Jon Kyl: “I am working on it in two other specific areas I will not mention to try to get--yes, there is a superficial commitment…”

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 first thing we've got to do is have a conventional capability which is so dominant that no party would ever consider a nuclear attack against the United States.

Our responsibility is to be straightforward with you all. You're the ones that appointed us, you're the ones that we answer to.

The answer to your question is yes.