Once Senator Vitter and I get through with our questions, we are going to adjourn to the Office of Senate Security for a discussion on classified matters.

The intelligence reports we receive, Mr. Chairman, show a growing threat from Iran, a tougher fight in Afghanistan.

If you don't increase the overall pie, there is going to be less money to modernize our weapons and do the things that give us an edge in battle.

Your continued support of our personnel initiatives provides the tools we need to ensure the growth, sustainment, and well-being of our All-Volunteer Force.

I think most Americans are pretty upset with us at times about the way we spend our money, but very few have any problem helping the men and women who serve and making sure they are well taken care of.

I think that is woefully inadequate.

But if you are not well defended, the butter problems are not nearly as important.

Our greatest heroes are America's most precious resource--our soldiers.

Senator Bill Nelson of Florida has been the champion of this goal in your chamber.

What is the minimum number of tests, including the number of joint test assemblies (JTAs), that are needed in fiscal year 2010 and are all of these tests funded? If not, why not?

Is the LANSCE upgrade necessary to maintain nuclear weapons?

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I believe strongly that the amount cited within the Act should be viewed as a floor.

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