09/18/2012
https://transcripts.cnn.com...
"If ratification of the New START treaty is to serve rather than undermine our national security, we need adequate resources and a consistent long-term commitment to modernize the weapons complex."
"How critical is the timely delivery of the dual-capable F-35 to the extended deterrence mission?"
"We need to be confident that the treaty is verifiable, and we will have a better sense of that once Congress receives the new national intelligence estimate."
"I understand that prior to the release of the fiscal year 2011 budget you originally requested more than a billion dollar increase in the weapons program account."