Senate Republicans are expressing optimism that Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald Trump’s choice to lead the Pentagon, earned the support he needs to be confirmed after he emerged mostly unscathed from his confirmation hearing before the Senate Armed Services Committee on Tuesday.

“I think it was a magnificent display of his knowledge and his ability to communicate and leadership abilities, and I feel very good about this hearing today and I don’t think it could have gone any better,” said Senate Armed Services Chairman Roger Wicker (R-MS), speaking to reporters following the hearing.