If we do contribute to that, what would we learn from that and will we be able to take advantage of any of the procurement efforts?

I actually think we should take a lesson in terms of naming our systems. I think theirs are quite descriptive.

Is there any technical reason for the United States to resume nuclear explosive testing in the foreseeable future?

As you look at the budget situation, can you talk about how you expect to be able to keep programs on track?

I was really horrified to see that, according to International Panel on Fissile Materials, the global stockpile of highly enriched uranium... was enough to make more than 60,000 nuclear weapons.

I am concerned about the proposal in the House's budget that would have cut $600 million from nuclear nonproliferation programs.

I'm deeply concerned with the reductions in the nonproliferation program.

Madam President, I know we are about to recess, but I wish to take a minute or two to add my voice to all the women in the Senate who have been here today and thank the Presiding Officer for her leadership for encouraging us to honor…

I think we all appreciate that it is important that we have safety measures to prevent these accidents.

does the long-term underfunding facility maintenance and repairs have a detrimental impact on readiness?

since maintenance of DOD facilities requires a minimally adequate level of annual funding, why does DOD consider cuts to those accounts as an efficiency savings?

Given the recent tragic events in Japan, is DOD currently reassessing the terms of the agreement?

Having the incentive structure to do any type of effort like this is very important.

How do we put that into the permanent mindset of DOD?

Secretary Hale, given all the shortcomings in DOD's financial management systems, I question whether the efficiencies identified in the fiscal year 2012 budget request are reliable, realistic, and achievable without a set of auditable…

Secretary Hale, if DOD decides to reverse the proposal, would you expect to get the $6 billion back in the top line in fiscal year 2015?

the Army has proposed a reorganization of recruiting and retention incentives to cut $764 million in fiscal year 2012 based on 'current and projected economic environments.'

Secretary Hale, in this day and age of warehouse retail outlets and specialty grocery chains, has a business cases assessment been accomplished to compare the competitiveness and efficiency of exchanges and commissaries run by DOD to…