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

U.S. forces will be capable of deterring and defeating aggression by any potential adversary.

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.

Do you believe this forward-deployed radar in Turkey is a significant contribution to our Homeland defense capability?

The President's fiscal year 2013 budget ensures that this will remain a leading national security priority.