These types of clauses, as far as we know, have never been used for any fielded system in history.

That is the intent of this language?

So therefore, the 2004 system can't be tested as a complete system with a realistic long-range target.

I have been one that is more than willing to look at that as an option, but I just do not want to mislead my good friend from Kansas by my silence.

I believe that in the absence of an imminent threat, it is in our interest to have a U.N. resolution authorizing member states to take military action before initiating a preemptive attack against Iraq.

We want to consult with them and to work with them in terms of how to respond to what is obviously a crisis.

I think the steps taken by our President, and supported by the witnesses before us, are very prudent and the correct steps.

Admiral Fargo, in your written testimony you indicated that al Qaeda has given financial aid to a number of terrorist groups in the southern Philippines.

We are not going to be able to test the 2004 system that is being fielded as a complete system with a realistic, actual long-range target.

I think some others who have expressed themselves on this are troubled by the exaggerated description.

What the regional nations are telling us, every one, after we consult with them multilaterally, is that we ought to have direct talks with North Korea.

They are focused on their duty and their mission, and that they are aware of the fact that should they be called upon to go to war, that they will have the 100 percent support of the American people.

Your number one unfunded priority was for 4,400 additional active duty personnel.

I know the classified number. I will leave it at that.

Are we getting cooperation, Admiral, from Indonesia in terms of the war on terrorism?

We know that the debate about whether to go to war and if so, whether we should go with or without authorization of the United Nations, is part of a debate in a democratic society.

So that it is not limited to development testing, so that operational testing will take place on this 2004 system?

The President has now decided to end the diplomatic effort.

the absence of a long-range target that will be able to exercise the Cobra Dane radar will preclude a system-level flight test of the 2004 national missile defense system.

The Navy is busier than it was last year. How do you square that?

So there is not a long-range target suitable to be used for that test; is that correct?

So are you saying that if we make a proposal along this line it would be for patrols in a non-hostile environment?

Well, the one example you used this morning is the one we've taken care of, we legislated that issue so that the Migratory Bird Act no longer applies to military readiness activities, including training.

I am surprised that you even answered this in an unclassified setting.

On the end strength issue, last year our Services indicated they needed additional end strength.