Ben Nelson: “I would like to know how the Air Force came to this decision and whether they understand its full impact.”

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

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

Let me add my thoughts. We ask you to reduce budgets, to watch the growth, and then when you come before us after you've done it, then we question why you've done it and whether you've done it right or not.

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