How much of a percentage is Russia paying on that agreement?

Could you be specific on these new sites or new areas? You said Southeast Asia. Any more specifics on that?

I question in hindsight if there was a more cost-effective means for the taxpayers to dispose of the excess weapons-grade plutonium.

I see no reason why we can't be fully confident that the feedstock issue is behind us.

The National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) has initiated a strategic review of the second line of defense (SLD) program to evaluate what combinations and programs make the most effective contributions to national security.

Thank you so much for your testimony.

Do you see any issue with meeting our December 31, 2012, deadline?

Are there any issues or concerns at the present time that Congress should be aware of related to its renewal?

will the CTR program maintain this network over the long-term or will other health monitoring agencies sustain it?

DOD believes that our continued engagement with Russia will be very valuable in securing and eliminating WMD and related technology.

When completed, can you share the review with this committee so we can understand its implications on future budget submissions?

What is your greatest concern in terms of threats as the CTR program moves from Russia and the former Soviet states to South East Asia and Africa?

Do you think this network has vulnerabilities associated with these concerns, and if so, what are you doing to correct them?

Can you please explain why the prior program was phased out and how this new program differs and why it is important?

In this year's authorization bill, this committee directed the Department of Defense (DOD) to include metrics in the CTR annual report and to identify the transition path for a program once it is completed.

As the CTR program transitions to Southeast Asia and Africa, are you able to use the same skill mix of people, training, and equipment?

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