as i noted in my introduction of mike mccourt on tuesday morning the indispensable requisites of leadership character, integrity, courage and judgment. if any of these are missing, the journey will not end well. if the person does not possess a sense of humanity and decency, they are not fit for leadership. christine warmuth possesses all these essential requirements and a successful experience to warrant her confirmation. i am proud to introduce christine warmuth this morning. thank you, mr. chairman, ranking member inhofe, for allowing me to present my introduction of this ms. warmuth,, for your consideration of president biden's nomination to be secretary of the army. thank you. chair reed: thank you, mr. secretary and i particularly want to thank you for your service as a sergeant. probably the high point of your contribution to the united states of america. [laughter] i say that someone who cannot claim that distinction of being an nco in combat. ms. warmuth, your statement please. ms. warmuth: good morning, chairman reed, ranking member inhofe, and members of the committee. i am deepl