Ben Nelson: “So it is at least somewhat successful in breaking down the stovepipe approach to get cross-fertilization and…”

I just think there's a danger in going below this level and I think we need to be careful and thoughtful about it.

When is the right time to bring China, India, Pakistan, or others into discussions with respect to nuclear weapons?

Can you explain the importance of preserving your operating spectrum in general and how any movement from it should be paid for and coordinated from your perspective, the Navy's?

We cannot just be catching up or trying to stay at par with the rest of the world or otherwise our defenses are down.