Bill Nelson actually said...

The bottom line question is: Is it operationally effective so that in fact if we had the threat it could do the job?

Bill Nelson seeks assurance on the operational effectiveness of the missile defense system.

03/16/2009

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But the technical capability has to follow a policy decision. That is why I raised the issue for you to start thinking about.

If you can shoot down a rocket in its boost phase with a laser from a big airplane, you can shoot down anything.

Do you not have a lot of promise on your boost phase right now with the Aegis system?

Where is Shemya?