Would a continuation of the sequester for 1, 2, 3, or 4 more years compromise, significantly compromise, your ability through this program to defend the Homeland?
Aegis is part of the long-term strategy, I presume?
I was at a full committee hearing on the issue of Syria with Secretary Hagel and General Dempsey.
I would like to see what somebody is given when they sign up.
The sequester, which many think is a 1-year deal, is not. It is in the law for 10 years.
You are essentially saying this is a contract that we are making with somebody when they sign up.
There is a lot of discussion around here about these budget cuts. They are real.
Aegis is a big part of our regional defense posture today in Europe and over near Japan.
Moral obligation?
I completely agree with that statement.
The reason I ask that question is that we hear about tests that don't work, and yet on the other hand I hear we can prot...