David Vitter

I want to underscore two things.

That re-review should sure as heck be based on sound science and not some New York Times article.

I think the answer is exactly what Senator Inhofe and others have been saying--sound science, complete focus on, complete reliance on, sound science above all else.

I find this troubling because it seems that Russia is adamant that this concession was provided in the negotiations.

Do you think that an additional missile field on the U.S. east coast would provide more protection from long-range threats to address a coverage gap?

Senator Vitter. Admiral Olson and General Petraeus, as CENTCOM and SOCOM commanders, please provide your assessment of the evolving and growing relationship between DOD and non-military stakeholders such as the DOS and USAID.

I want to again express my deep appreciation that the Air Force chose to locate Global Strike Command (AFGSC) at Barksdale AFB in Louisiana.

General Schwartz, last month you stated that our space and cyberspace missions are at risk.

Secretary Donley, I understand that the Air Force has decided to wait until the conclusion of a Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty (START) follow-on and the Nuclear Posture Review to make a final decision on whether or not to execute the…

MEADS was designed to upgrade the capabilities of the U.S., German, and Italian Air and Missile Defense systems.

Secretary McHugh, why has the MEADS program not been scrutinized under Nunn-McCurdy?

If you terminate the F136 engine, you will have a $100 billion sole source program on the engines for the JSF.

Congress has been very clear in its support of the F136 competitive engine for the JSF for about 15 years.

Should more be done now to increase dwell times for an already stressed military? If so, what are your recommendations?

Promote legislation that increases the expeditionary capacity of non-military executive agencies

Research parks can be a useful tool for maintaining and improving America's role as the world's scientific and technological leader.

Discussing ways the United States can maintain its crucial leading edge in scientific research and technological development is obviously of the utmost importance.

The Fed's current policy of extremely low, near-zero interest rates is certainly helping banks recover in certain ways.

President Obama's plan has provided you with 'a clear military mission.'

Ultimately, we want the Afghan people to win.

I would hope we can focus on real problems and real abuses and close those without that massive cost shifting and without closing the door of certain opportunity and service to consumers who may want them.

I am very concerned, however, as Congress often does, that we are going to push the pendulum to another extreme and create problems--perhaps as we are solving others, but create other problems.

I am also cognizant that the EPA should not be under the impression that this legislation expands EPA authority over Gulf of Mexico resources.

This legislation would authorize $10 million for fiscal year 2010, $15 million for fiscal year 2011, and $25 million for fiscal years 2012-2014.

I am a cosponsor of this legislation and am hopeful for its successful implementation.