I ask it for obvious reasons, because we are going to have our attention diverted to another part of the world.

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

Secretary Rumsfeld, what alternatives are DOD/JFCOM considering to meet the requirement for a simulation tool that supports joint training, joint experimentation, and joint program evaluation?

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

Okay. So, that is a little island, you have it there or the floating platform.

I believe we are making progress on this issue and I thank you for your efforts.

Deployment of the Space-based Infrared Satellite (SBIRS)-High is key to enabling the transformational ability to defend the United States against ballistic missile attack.

Secretary Rumsfeld, are the kinds of units that are in the various Reserve components the right ones?

Secretary Rumsfeld, forces in Afghanistan continue to conduct dangerous combat operations.

any invasion of Iraq will likely require a large number of U.S. troops to serve in an occupation/stabilization force after the fighting stops.

the National Guard must be a part of the plan to transform our military services and the command and control of the Department of Defense.

I appreciate the Department of Defense's efforts to date to investigate and declassify information on the Shipboard Hazard and Defense (SHAD) and Project 112 chemical and biological testing.