That is a significant cost increase for the patient, is it not?

I would like to yield 15 seconds to the gentleman from Ohio (Mr. Turner) to respond.

I think it unlikely that we will have a big-box strategy.

This subcommittee hearing will come to order.

I think anybody--a reasonable person would agree that before we agree to negotiate further reductions, the party should be in compliance with existing treaties.

In fact, to the contrary, they have said flatly they have no interest in doing anything beyond New START.

I would urge the Congress to support the B-61 Life Extension Program.

The Rudman Report explained that this term, 'semi-autonomous,' would mean that the agency would be 'strictly segregated from the rest of the department.'

The panel believes lasting improvements are possible, but they will demand strong and sustained leadership and proactive support from Congress, the White House, and engaged Departmental Secretaries.

Do you believe the letter and spirit of the NNSA Act has actually been implemented?

There is a widespread recognition that the current system for governance, management, and oversight of the nuclear security enterprise is broken.

conferrees believe changes at the margins are not a solution.