Ben Nelson: “Thank you, Mr. Chairman.”

Our troops' force protection has to be among the highest priorities, together with protecting the Homeland.

I firmly agree with the importance of oversight because we are in a government-owned/contractor-operated situation, there are substantial liabilities.

These programs are central to our national security. They deserve full, bipartisan support.

PTSS would be a critical component of both Homeland and regional missile defense as it greatly enhances sensor coverage.