And also the State, too.

It might very well be something we consider in the authorizing process, because I really applaud you for what you have done on RDDs.

What that leaves, though, is a tremendous amount of concern on the part not just of Members of Congress who like myself support a national missile defense system if it is done appropriately, and if it actually works, but it also raises the…

But obviously the coordination with all of you is equally critical.

I appreciate that very much, Mr. Secretary.

Mr. Secretary, could I have your commitment that you would consult with New York State and also with my office as you proceed with this?

I cannot imagine any more important work than our efforts to understand how to detect weapons-grade materials, and to me this reduction seems short-sighted.

Can you explain in more detail, what are the problems, the obstacles, the resistance on the part of our NATO allies?

I am still bewildered by the delay that we have seen with respect to NATO deploying further assets in Afghanistan.

Now, can you tell me whether there have been any changes to code orange or code red with respect to DOD and NORTHCOM?

Mr. Secretary, I am also impressed by the recently announced task force that you have compiled to work with the IAEA to locate, identify, and assess the risk of RDDs.

What impact will this have on current Corps of Engineers projects, clean-up efforts, civil works, and military construction initiatives?

What are the long-term costs of this transition and where are they reflected in budget estimates?

I would appreciate having some written response to this, because I am frankly concerned about moving high-level technology research into the DHS.

The report warns that the test plans through 2007 do not include sufficiently challenging targets and decoys.

The GAO report I am referring to is going to be publicly released today.

Secretary Roche, most of the focus for the Global Defense Posture Review, in conjunction with Base Realignment and Closure (BRAC) 2005, has been devoted to how many Army divisions or brigades may be redeployed to the United States.

Do you need legislative authority or any additional appropriated authority to do this?