Mike Quigley: “I respect Chairman Simpson's request that language be included in the E and W report to require a red team assessment of…”

“I respect Chairman Simpson's request that language be included in the E and W report to require a red team assessment of the affordability of this program. All I am adding to that is, if we have questions about the affordability of this program, a program that is not going to take place for some time, do we really want to accelerate the spending program? In this budget environment, it does not make sense to accelerate the development of a warhead while, at the same time, requiring an assessment on its affordability. Why would we put more money into a program that may end up getting tabled? Shouldn't we at least wait until the release of the red team report before adjusting the acquisition schedule? I urge my colleagues to support this commonsense amendment. Mr. Chairman, I yield back the balance of my time. Announcement by the Acting Chair The Acting CHAIR. Members are reminded to please not traffic the well while another Member is under recognition.”