Kit Bond: “But facing the end of the shuttle in 2010 we ought to be thinking now.”

I believe strongly we take for granted our defense base will always be there, maintaining capacity and innovation to keep the United States and our warfighters second to none.

The administration's decision is their decision, but if there is an implication that the intelligence committee should not be told honestly and frankly of advice that you give to the policymakers--whether it's accepted or not--that…

That means you would often have the unenviable task of determining whether or not there are such violations.

This pragmatic decision will help address larger fighter shortfalls in the Navy, save the taxpayer over $500 million.