Jeff Sessions

Will DOD take a proactive role, using the NWC, to determine the feasibility of the modular approach by this summer?

A modern nuclear infrastructure was essential for facilitating reductions in the arsenal while sustaining deterrence

Secretary Creedon, do you intend to address the disparity in tactical nuclear weapons that was noted in the New START Resolution of Ratification?

I salute you for that and the taxpayers need that.

I really want to be clear about it. Modular and that kind of thing-- modernizing effectively our nuclear weapons arsenal is essential.

We're now $1.4 billion, 34 percent, below that promised target at the rate we're going.

For the South Koreans and the Japanese, having a nuclear-armed North Korea and them not having nuclear arms and to have any uncertainty about the willingness of the United States to defend them is a dangerous thing.

We are all keenly aware of the unprecedented budget situation facing the Department of Defense.

The 10-year costs for U.S. nuclear delivery systems were approximately $119 billion, not including funding for a new bomber and a new ICBM.

It's a matter of great strategic importance.

How can we effectively verify tactical nuclear weapons on the Russian side?

While the removal of tactical nuclear weapons from Europe is ultimately the President's decision, the administration has committed to addressing these issues within the framework of the NATO alliance, not unilaterally.

We lack confidence in estimates of Russian tactical nuclear weapons.

We're behind on modernization, which they said had to be fixed.

I look forward to discussing with each of our witnesses the steps they are taking to maximize capability with fewer resources.

Our allies are worried about our commitment with regard to nuclear weapons to protect them.

I am pleased to report that the fiscal year 2014 Air Force budget archives a cost savings of $2.8 billion across three of the Departments costliest space programs.

Nuclear weapons weren't obsolete, they do play a role in the world today that cannot be wished away.

I think a case can be made that nuclear weapons are a force for good, but if we allow North Korea to have them and Iran to have them...

It is important--I know my ranking member agrees--that the commitments made as a part of New START are upheld.

I am pleased to see the Evolved Expendable Launch Vehicle (EELV) recorded a $1.1 billion reduction in costs over the next 5-year budget, and I applaud the Air Force in reducing cost.

Secretary Creedon, do you agree that we must address any potential Russian violations before proceeding with yet another arms reduction agreement?

I was disappointed and concerned about the Secretary of Defense.

I want to commend today's witnesses, those that serve under them, and DOD as a whole for the hard work put into that effort.

The President has pledged that as long as nuclear weapons exist, the United States will maintain a safe, secure, and effective arsenal.