It's as difficult a fiscal environment as we have seen in recent memory here in Washington. But Senator Warner believes Jefferson Lab has an important story to tell.

The senator believes we live in a country where no one is above the law -- and that includes senators and presidents. He believes that it is appropriate that the matter be looked into by the appropriate people.

He wanted to make sure our ally was not put out by its treatment in this process.

Senator Warner believes that the decision of whether to keep Secretary Rumsfeld is up to the president.