11.   He says he will end the practice of having the president select all top PRI candidates.

12.   If enacted, the legislation also would provide security protection during the transition to whomever the next president selects to succeed Albright.

13.   In line with the previous practice, the president selected Bonnivie because of his excellent track records and a reputation for being able to get along well with people.

14.   The president selected Marine Gen. Pete Pace, now head of the U.S. Southern Command, to succeed Myers as vice chairman of the Joint Chiefs.

15.   The Senate must confirm both Wood and Brownell to the commission, but the president can select its chairman without Senate approval.