I think there is a threat of nuclear weapons against this country.

They make the case that this money, the billions of dollars, should be spent on other defensive systems, which are more urgent.

Are we rushing to deploy a system that has not been adequately tested?

Well, I would expect everyone on this committee would feel that we don't want to withhold $1 that is necessary for the safety of the troops that we've put in harm's way.

I have received a letter that was sent around on this program from 49 generals and admirals who call for postponing missile defense.

They say the Pentagon has waived the operational testing requirements essential to determine whether the highly complex system is effective and suitable.

It seems to me that one of the major goals with respect to our security here in this country is the apprehension of Osama bin Laden.

So money for the costs of the prosecution of the war in Iraq, and also activities in Afghanistan, would have come from the regular Pentagon budget from October 1 until some subsequent date, when the Congress would pass another emergency…

I would prefer that we try to recognize we're ramping up to a different level and it's going to be continuing for some while.

The marines recently engaged in a contract to buy sets of what is called LAST ceramic armor for HMMWV's in Iraq.

I appreciate the work that the Secretary does, and General Jumper's, and the men and women of the Air Force.

I suspect that you are taking a look at what are the anticipated future costs here with respect to deployments.

I hope that those men and women who serve under you understand the gratitude of this committee and that this country is grateful for their service.

I don't think we will withhold one dollar that's needed to support the troops, who we have asked to fight for this country.

Mr. Chairman, that is the reason I raised the point, not just about entertainment, but about political discourse...

I think these oversight hearings, of this type especially, are very important.

I should say that my hypothetical was unthinkable when I talked about Mr. Sununu.

voice-tracking seems to me to be antithetical to localism