I agree in principle sequestration is very damaging.

I am committed to identifying the most significant challenges, as well as practical solutions to overcoming those challenges.

As far as I know, the A-10 performed superbly in Afghanistan.

if there's going to be any further efforts to reduce our nuclear arsenal, that certainly it not be done unilaterally.

One of the issues that is very important to me is the modernization of our nuclear deterrent.

To your knowledge, has there been any decision made to divest the A-10?

I look forward to working with you on the basing of the KC-46A tanker at Pease Air Force Base.

I'm certainly a strong supporter of the F-35 and our fifth-generation fighter, but, until the F-35 is operational, we can't be giving up our capacity.

The A-10 has a very important function, in terms of close air support.

The addition of a new missile defense base in the Northeast or Upper Midwest would add battlespace to a potential engagement, allowing for additional decisionmaking time and supporting the future option to employ a Shoot-Assess-Shoot…

With the restructuring of the SM-3 Block IIB program, continuing to explore the possibility of another continental United States (CONUS) interceptor site is a prudent measure.

I am not sure what we are waiting for around here for additional analysis because we know, even with the EIS going forward, it will take several years for us to stand that type of site up, and by then, they have the missile and the east…

It seems to me that if we are going to have a commitment to our missile defense and making sure that the capabilities are there, that we need to put resources in it that are going to further testing.

Reducing the role of nuclear weapons in U.S. security strategy is a U.S. objective, while Russia is pursuing new concepts and capabilities for expanding the role of nuclear weapons in its security strategy.

If we had an east coast site, particularly with the cancellation of the SM3 block 2B program, that it would provide additional battle space in response to an ICBM missile from Iran to the East Coast of the United States?

I fully support, as stated in my earlier questioning, that the New START treaty numbers make sense to me and that we ought to continue to march toward that goal.

Do you dispute what has been the report from the National Air and Space Intelligence Center from earlier this month that concluded Iran could develop and test an intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) capable of reaching the United…

My point is this, when the President announces that he is going to seek a third reduction, it seems to me that unless we further fulfill our commitments to modernize our current deterrent pursuant to the existing treaty obligations, then…