"General Kehler, will you pledge to provide detailed briefings to Congress on any future analysis in support of a future arms control negotiation?"
"General Kehler, will you pledge to inform Congress if the administration seeks to revise current nuclear deterrence requirements and nuclear targeting guidance?"
"What role will conventional prompt global strike play in the U.S. strategic posture?"
"Retaining all three Triad legs best maintains strategic stability at reasonable cost."
"the triad of strategic delivery systems continues to have value. Each leg of the nuclear triad provides unique contributions to stability."
"Maintaining a strong U.S. nuclear deterrent requires sustainment of a safe, secure, and effective arsenal."
"I am quite upset with the Morocco attack on the western Sahara that took place."
"I know a lot of us were very much concerned when the ground-based capability was taken out of Poland."
"There are many things about the New START treaty I don't like, but the major concern is one that's brought up by Senator McCain."
"What I'd like to do is have you look at that--I'm sure that General Ward would agree that we haven't done enough with that."
"I would like to have it during your command, and I think you're going to be doing a great job in that command, that we will have this problem be eradicated by that time."
"We are going to have to enhance our missile defense system."
"General Amos, I appreciate your candid remarks regarding the readiness status of the Marine Corps."
"It's been my experience, going over and talking to the leadership, that they are. I see progress there, in terms of these forces."
"I think that it's taking longer than we or the Iraqi people wanted to see this take, but it's more important they get an inclusive government."
"The most important thing is that we have an Iraqi security force that can pick up and carry forward as we continue to draw down."
"This is probably even more challenging than your duties there."
"I have to say this, though, in the years that I've been on this committee, ... this is the first time that I've heard the chairman say 'when confirmed,' not 'if confirmed.'"
