Secretary Rumsfeld, what alternatives are DOD/JFCOM considering to meet the requirement for a simulation tool that supports joint training, joint experimentation, and joint program evaluation?

I believe we are making progress on this issue and I thank you for your efforts.

Deployment of the Space-based Infrared Satellite (SBIRS)-High is key to enabling the transformational ability to defend the United States against ballistic missile attack.

Secretary Rumsfeld, are the kinds of units that are in the various Reserve components the right ones?

Secretary Rumsfeld, forces in Afghanistan continue to conduct dangerous combat operations.

any invasion of Iraq will likely require a large number of U.S. troops to serve in an occupation/stabilization force after the fighting stops.

the National Guard must be a part of the plan to transform our military services and the command and control of the Department of Defense.

I appreciate the Department of Defense's efforts to date to investigate and declassify information on the Shipboard Hazard and Defense (SHAD) and Project 112 chemical and biological testing.

Are U.S. operations being hampered by the 'safe haven' in the ungoverned areas of western Pakistan?

If they know they are there for 6 months, they're ready and they're pumped.

Say that we're going to deploy while we are still in the testing phase.

You have spoken earlier of a cadet problem. Is this an officer leadership problem?

General Jumper, do you see a need to look at the possibility of a replacement bomber program that would be in place before 2040?

General Jumper, the Air Force has been putting many more flying hours on bombers particularly the B-2 and B-52.

Are U.S. operations being hampered by the 'safe haven' in the ungoverned areas of western Pakistan?

Secretary Rumsfeld, do you anticipate using the shuttle to meet DOD and Air Force space delivery requirements in the future?

The modernization investments we are making are to provide highly advanced space system capabilities.

If after investigation of the facts if you determine that a crime had been committed, would you turn that over to the appropriate criminal authorities?