Jon Kyl: “I wanted to especially thank the Chairman of the full Committee, Senator Leahy, for adding to the witness list here…”

Mr. Chairman, Representative Jacobs, the fact is that our current system has deteriorated and aged to the point that we wouldn't be confident in the deterrent value of it on out into the future.

The answer to your question is yes.

It's enough that it's opportunistic. In other words, we're in a conflict with one, and the other sees that this is an opportunity.

The answer is yes, it's inadequate today.