Peter Visclosky: “I appreciate the gentleman yielding. I appreciate the perspective of the gentlewoman as well, and I would point out…”

“I appreciate the gentleman yielding. I appreciate the perspective of the gentlewoman as well, and I would point out that, during the day today, I have risen in opposition to two different nuclear policy issues that would increase spending in our bill. I would like to point out I am opposed, however, to the gentlewoman's amendment, and her bill does take several actions related to the oversight of the administration's multiple, ongoing nuclear weapon efforts. First, in the bill, we do reduce the Ground Based Strategic Deterrent program by $108.7 million. Second, the bill denies $19.6 million requested by the administration to deploy a low-yield nuclear warhead on submarine-launched ballistic missiles. Third, it denies nearly $100 million requested by the administration to develop two new missile systems that would not be compliant with the INF Treaty. Fourth, it requires the Navy to submit a report on the cost, requirements, and other matters related to a nuclear submarine-launched cruise missile, which is still in the planning stage. I would emphasize to all of my colleagues on both sides of the aisle, this bill does not take a reflexive or ideological position. This bill is the result of thorough oversight, and the committee has striven for a balanced policy. I simply believe this amendment goes too far, and I am opposed to it.”