I'm probably not one of those big fans for tolling, but we can have that discussion.

I honestly think the system is broken in the sense of deliverability of these projects.

My biggest concern with the Economic Recovery bill is just that.

I think we can be a big part of climate change legislation, a big part of economic recovery.

the Alaska Natural Gas Pipeline which will be thousands of jobs, a lot of investment, but will benefit this country greatly.

KLC is a national treasure that has the capabilities to support a host of DOD customers requiring launch capability.

In our authorization bill that will be up Monday, we have some language in there specifically talking about a testing plan.

The issue of acquisition is one of those complex problems, especially when you're developing new technology.

I believe that there are important roles for the Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD), DOD agencies, military Services, and the combatant commanders in oversight and management of contracts and of contractors on the battlefield.

Alaska truly, in my belief, is on the front-line of the national defense.

So you'll look at the bigger picture.

One of the keys that we are looking at in this assessment is we have in the technology side, on what we could call the test and modeling side of the house, demonstrated a capability particularly for the SM-3 missile to be able to intercept…

there is good support, but not enough.

There are two priorities that we have set for the European site. One is a regional defense capability to protect the nations, and the second is a redundant capability that would assist in protecting the United States or the Homeland.

In my opinion, DOD should review the implementation of this policy, however, I am not aware of the degree to which DOD currently reviews the awarding of contracts to small business, minority and women owned businesses.

If confirmed, I would use this ongoing process as a starting point to improve health care for servicemembers stationed in Alaska.

I believe this can be done at a fraction of the time and cost it would take if the Department tried to develop the technology itself.

The President has continued to bring folks forward for confirmation, especially to this committee that I have a role in.

If confirmed, I would work to ensure that these accounts are responsibly funded and maintained.

I want to echo that I think families and spouses are under great stress at this time based on the deployments.

I will focus my initial efforts to try to ensure the Air Force moves smartly and quickly to put the right foundational elements in place.

How do you define in Afghanistan--that is what I am focused on right now, a win in Afghanistan?

But I would say we're not there even in those high-intensity areas.

It's absolutely vital that we have an extremely strong family support group.

Active Duty military, their families, and retirees face many challenges accessing health care in Alaska.