STRATCOM has been providing foundational space situational awareness data to non-USG entities in accordance with 10USC2274 since 2012.

Officials in the Department, and several combatant commanders, have expressed the need to develop next generation technologies in directed energy, space sensing, and boost phase intercept when addressing future ballistic missile threats.

The NDS highlights a need to continue international collaboration for missile defense.

Yes, the commitment to nuclear deterrence is not only affordable it is essential to our National Security--America can afford survival.

What is your assessment of the impacts from Russia's violation of the INF Treaty?

Maintaining an effective nuclear deterrent is much less expensive than fighting a war that we fail to deter.

What does the NPR recommend regarding our nuclear command, control, and communications (NC3) system?

We are losing around 60,000 Americans a year on prescription pill and heroin overdoses.

Do you believe 6 or 7 percent of our defense budget is an appropriate level of spending for the nation's #1 priority defense mission?

I agree with that statement wholeheartedly; however, that is not what is reflected in the PB19 budget submission.

I extend our thoughts and prayers to Chairman McCain and his family.

I mean -- I've served in both places. I was an FBI agent and I was a member of the House of Representatives, and I was chairman of that committee. And it's sad to me to watch both of this. I mean I think they're destroying the…