Mr. Readdy said he had commended the two officials who raised the primary concerns about the monitoring devices.
Senator Patrick J. Leahy, Democrat of Vermont and chairman of the Judiciary Committee, said that he had commended Mr. Rumsfeld today "for listening to advice" and for "taking steps that have substantially improved this proposal".
Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates has commended the Egyptian military for what he called "exemplary" conduct amid the street protests and said it had "made a contribution to the evolution of democracy".
John McEnroe has commended Federer's 'joie de vivre', saying that he's 'never seen someone love playing as much as Roger'.
In recent years, the newspaper has commended popular favorites like the Blues Brothers and the Beatles' "White Album".
Bernie Sanders, a senator who describes himself as a socialist, has commended the president for his refusal to touch Social Security.
A statement from the office of Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah el-Sissi said Russian leader Vladimir Putin has commended the efforts of investigators "to uncover circumstances surrounding the incident".
An irreverent Boris Johnson has commended the British for exhibiting the politeness of hosts by not winning too many medals in the opening days of the Olympics.
City Councilman Peter F. Vallone Jr., the chairman of the Council's Public Safety Committee, has commended Mr. Kelly for inviting the outside scrutiny of the department's crime numbers.
Eddie Howe has commended Jack Wilshere's influence on his Bournemouth squad and believes the midfielder has made a brave "step back in time" to join the club.
Mr. Kostunica has so far retained the generals, and has commended them for not using violence against the popular uprising on Oct. 5.
