Why did the Administration choose to remain with the triad--explicitly rejecting the elimination of one or more legs of the triad?

Did the Nuclear Posture Review and its related implementation study examine in detail various options for the structure of U.S. nuclear forces, including a dyad and potential monad?

at a tipping point where we not only need to continue to build on the defensive capability, but we have got to broaden our capabilities

In my opinion, this Managed Inclusion program is a reckless practice to take people who have not been through the proper vetting...

Fortunately, in September of last year, the Commission finalized a rule change that recognized Congressional concern.

Congress can and will continue to provide guidance, direction, and momentum.

Can you assure us NNSA can defend against all of these threats and prevent the escape of sensitive information?

How is NNSA holding the people and organizations responsible for this incident accountable?

This is the correct priority, but we must remember that fulfilling the nuclear deterrence mission is the shared responsibility of both DOD and DOE.

How is the shutdown at WIPP sending ripple effects across the NNSA and DOE-EM complex?

Many of the Mies/Augustine recommendations align with similar efforts this committee has undertaken in the past: reducing transactional oversight, clarifying roles and responsibilities, and improving cost estimation and program management.

The President has made clear that he will not accept a budget that reverses our progress by locking in sequestration going forward.