Mark Begich

Energy resource problems are prominent in our region, particularly in States where meeting growing domestic demand for electricity has become more challenging.

U.S. consumption boosts economic stability in these countries, as this is a fundamental exercise of international commerce providing economic benefit to a lengthy supply and consumer chain.

I am extremely concerned with the national security implications of relying on foreign sources for fossil fuels when we have significant reserves in the United States, specifically in the State of Alaska.

The Suez Canal is an important trade route and any interruption to current commercial transit through the Suez could have an impact on global resupply.

Dr. Carter, what is the average cost of a launch on a Delta V and a Delta V Heavy?

Dr. Carter, if confirmed, what changes, if any, would you recommend for U.S. relations with Pakistan, particularly in terms of military-to-military relations?

What actions is DOD taking to ensure that New Entrant requirements will be equitable and reasonable to allow for full and open competition under the EELV program?

Dr. Carter, what is the basis for the planned acquisition of 40 cores over 5 years, specifically?

Dr. Carter, what are the total costs of a 40 core block buy?

Dr. Carter, currently the EELV program is divided into two separate contracts: a cost-plus Launch Capability (ELC) contract that annually funds all fixed costs for United Launch Alliance (ULA); and a Launch Services (ELS) contract through…

Dr. Carter, if confirmed, will you make it a goal to transfer the security mission to the Afghans sooner than 2014?

They're light on their commitments, that's my view, and that's a personal view.

I think it's important from the national and international perspective, but also I'm biased--it's located in Alaska and we need to make sure the resources are there to keep it moving forward.

The real cost of the war is in the trillions, not in the billions, in the trillions.

An east coast IFICS IDT will significantly enhance our ability to communicate with in-flight GBIs for protection of the east coast.

Alaska needs to play a key role in these initiatives since it is the only U.S. State in the Arctic.

Do you support the policy of ensuring our Homeland is protected from an ICBM attack by a rogue nation or non-state actor?

Do you support continued modernization and sustainment of the GMD system in support of this policy?

If confirmed, do you intend to continue this work on the Arctic and climate change, to include executing the actionable items in the Arctic Roadmap?

DOD has a huge role here, not only during times of war, but also, as you said, you're a large consumer of energy.

Yes. Against today's threat, I believe an east coast IFICS IDT enhances our ability to communicate with in-flight GBIs for protection of the east coast.

I believe it is important to maintain this advantage by continuing to improve the GMD system and ensuring there are adequate capacity to counter limited threats as they evolve.

I support the efforts of this review to mitigate risk should the threat evolve sooner or if the threat is more capable than anticipated.

Today, the current GMD system provides protection for the east coast.

We're one of the few countries that haven't signed onto this treaty. We're hanging out with Syria, Iran, and Libya.