Mr. Levin, the GAO conclusion is that SBIRS-High is still a program in trouble.
Mr. Levin, SBIRS-High is clearly a highly visible troubled program.
Secretary Teets, the GAO notes that between now and 2008, the DOD's estimated cost for space programs more than doubles ...
Make us feel better about this, that the two of you don't know anything about this
Clearly, we've already seen other countries try to deny us.
I don't understand, Mr. Secretary, why you decided to exempt all space programs from the full funding requirement.
The challenge is to have Congress have confidence in the cost.
Historically, space programs haven't done real well in their cost performance or their schedule performance.
Whenever you invite Senator McCain, it's never going to be boring.
I'd work the international community on this issue like crazy, and what I'd do on things like the energy bill...
I appreciate your leadership.
Well, do you think the insurance companies are waking up to reality?
Well, that's what I certainly found out.
You know, Senator, I've been looking forward to being Chairman of the Commerce Committee.
Are we ready to mark up the bill?
I tried to offer some leadership on this issue in the mid-1990s as the elected insurance commissioner of Florida.
Most of our development is along the coast. And, of course, with the rising of the sea, that then threatens property.
And what has caused that change in the CEO's minds of insurance companies?
