Mike Rogers

Why is this case important for Qatar and THAAD? Can we work together to accelerate this case to make sure Qatar has these critical missile defense systems prior to the World Cup in 2022? How?

I just want to be clear. Speaking only for myself, I am not turning loose of this one. It is going to have to be remedied.

But you see what I have described. It is completely unacceptable.

Our commitment to EPAA remains firm.

Does the Department support a partnership between the UAE and the U.S. to develop a missile defense capability?

Launch capacity exceeds demand by a 3 to 1 ratio to service it in this fixed market.

The committee has been informed that the only remaining strategic radiation hardened microelectronics foundry does not have enough orders to remain economically viable after this year.

Do you support establishing so-called 'red lines' through declaratory policy statements to refrain from deliberate interference with nuclear command, control, and communications or early warning space systems?

Launch capability exceeds demand three to one to service this fixed market.

I believe it is a complicated matter that requires examination from a variety of different fronts.

I would say that at this point in time, no. We have a view into the data that we have jurisdiction over, and that gives us insight.

I believe we do have access to the data that we need, but I do believe that there are refinements that need to be made in that data in terms of the quality of it, whether it is complete or whether it is accurate.

Should we view the ITWAA and NC3 capabilities as legs of the TRIAD? Have we been paying enough attention to ITWAA and its enablers?

Do you know how Open Skies fits into the Russian overall collection strategy?

I hope that you can help the Air Force stop being so worried about being sued and start making the right decisions.

Is the Obama Administration 100% committed to the 2025 date for a first production unit for this warhead?

I'm worried this shows a lack of commitment to this incredibly important program.

Failure to address these requirements in the near term will put the NNSA budget in an untenable position beginning in FY18.

The letter points to the problem we discussed--decaying NNSA infrastructure--as well as many other problems that require significant funding to address.

General Klotz, I want to revisit with you my theme of setting NNSA up for the future.

General Klotz, you submitted a plan last September on three projects where NNSA was considering using public-private partnerships to build new, modern buildings and get out of some of these ancient facilities.

General, I know we share the same goals here.

Baseline is required. So I would ask you to try to expedite that if you could.

I thank the gentleman.

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