"Japan already has Aegis ships for the defense of its territory from North Korea ballistic missiles."
"Would you please also get back to me in the next couple of weeks as to how much you think it would cost if we were to take one of our Patriot batteries which is currently being utilized and move it to..."
"Chairman Thornberry and Ranking Member Smith are actively engaged across the whole committee with looking at how to reform the acquisition process in DOD, which we all agree is broken."
"Good afternoon. I want to welcome everybody to the Strategic Forces Subcommittee hearing on assured access to space."
"I just want you to understand--and I am not picking on you, because, Blue Origin has got all kind of optimistic promises out there, as does Aerojet."
"I am very concerned, about this possible window, that we don't have heavy-lift capability. I just am."
"I wanted to hear."
"Is the DOD still evaluating the appropriate contracting structure in the future, in terms of launch services, capabilities, and infrastructure, to maintain assured access to space and have fair compet..."
"What are the risks of this approach, and how does this compare with a path that replaces the RD-180?"
"What are the risks of this approach?"
"How will this affect certification?"