It is critical that the United States come clean on this issue and that our veterans who may have been exposed to dangerous chemicals in these tests are notified so that they can seek treatment.

Needless to say, it is important that we have assured access to space.

Secretary Rumsfeld, the recent Space Shuttle Columbia tragedy has the Nation reassessing the value of space exploration, experimentation, and operations.

Providing total space awareness and the ability to control all areas of space whenever necessary.

Do you believe that nuclear-test-readiness should be shortened? What do you think is the appropriate time frame: 3 months, 6 months, a year?

If the Department of Veterans Affairs requests information from DOD necessary for adjudication of veterans' benefits claims, DOD would attempt to be responsive.

Secretary Rumsfeld, what is the current state of analysis and planning leading to creation of a Joint National Training Capability (JNTC)?

Secretary Rumsfeld, how will DOD/JFCOM support, and who will be responsible for a new joint simulation program in the fiscal year 2004 request?

the Army and Air National Guard are critical components of the Total Force and used in a much different manner than just 15 years ago.

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?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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