One of the things that I learned a number of years ago--when the issue was hot and I asked people at town meetings, what would happen if a c...
In today's fiscal environment, no budget is immune to cuts and the $7.75 billion request for MDA was certainly no exception.
Of course we know that DOD has been asked to take a very substantial reduction and it had to make tough choices.
Do you believe the industrial base today is appropriately sized?
You had a requirement. Has the requirement for 50 to 80 pits per year changed?
I believe that all of us in Congress need to examine carefully the financial restraints that are falling on this part of our strategic force...
I have to say I believe we need to do whatever it takes to modernize our nuclear weapons.
If we have to have buildings, I guess we have to have buildings. If we have to have them, they should be as cost-effective as we possibly ca...
If we were to let the temporary lapse in the SRM base take place, how much do you anticipate it would cost to restart that industrial base i...
the debt is a great threat to our national security.
$4.1 billion?
the greatest threat to our national security is our deficit
The impact of these cuts would be 'devastating' and 'catastrophic', leading to a hollow force.
The sustainment and modernization of the triad will not be cheap and will require long-term sustained commitments spanning future Congresses...
But you had a requirement to have the 50 to 80 pits within a time period that's no longer going to be met, is that right?
I think pressure should be put on nations to behave in responsible ways.
I think that is a good challenge. I think we do need a good plan.
I applaud DOD. You have done a good job of maintaining a clear commitment to modernization despite tough budget times.
