Adam Schiff: “I certainly agree with their intent and their assessment of the problem we face. It is one reason why I am happy that in…”

“I certainly agree with their intent and their assessment of the problem we face. It is one reason why I am happy that in the bill that was crafted by the subcommittee, there is a shift of $177.5 million for priority targets for nonproliferation. Among others, that includes Russia's strategic rocket forces. It includes megaports. It includes the second-line-of-defense efforts in the Baltics and efforts outside the former Soviet Union. As the chairman had indicated earlier, the Secretary made the announcement of this program in Vienna. He has not had discussion or shared specifics of the program with the subcommittee or committee. There has been no transmission of the specifics to Congress on the program or its implementation. So while, again, the intent is excellent, against the lack of specifics and given the prioritization within the bill, I would reluctantly express my opposition to the amendment, but would suggest that the chairman and I will work with both gentlemen as we proceed to conference relative to DOE's plan.”