Apr 17, 2012
If there were trust, then it would be much easier for the oversight to move away from transactional to more directional.
Ben Nelson
The Public Record
Ben Nelson is a former United States Senator from Nebraska, serving from 2001 to 2013. A member of the Democratic Party, he was known for his moderate positions and bipartisan approach to legislation. During his tenure, he played a significant role in various issues, including healthcare reform and fiscal responsibility. Nelson was a key vote in the passage of the Affordable Care Act, which was a landmark piece of legislation during President Obama's administration.
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April 17, 2012
I firmly agree with the importance of oversight because we are in a government-owned/contractor-operated situation, there are substantial liabilities.
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Mar 13, 2012
U.S. forces will be capable of deterring and defeating aggression by any potential adversary.
Mar 13, 2012
You must feel like this: that we gave you $400 million less than you needed and now we're criticizing you for having $400 million less to deal with.
Mar 13, 2012
How are we going to make it work? How are we going to, over a longer strategy, make the dollars work to meet the obligations we've undertaken?
Mar 13, 2012
We cannot just be catching up or trying to stay at par with the rest of the world or otherwise our defenses are down.
Mar 13, 2012
PTSS would be a critical component of both Homeland and regional missile defense as it greatly enhances sensor coverage.
Mar 13, 2012
I would like to know how the Air Force came to this decision and whether they understand its full impact.
Mar 13, 2012
These programs are central to our national security. They deserve full, bipartisan support.
Mar 13, 2012
Our troops' force protection has to be among the highest priorities, together with protecting the Homeland.
Mar 13, 2012
In the 2011 DOE financial report, it lists the cleanup liability for former Cold War production sites at some $250 billion over the next 75 years.