I believe it's critical we start now.
This fleet of C-130s, as you well know, placed in Great Falls would ensure that we have those Montana airmen play a critical role.
If there's a huge mission gap between the F-15s leaving, the C-130s leaving, we are in trouble.
We cannot escape our demographics, and we know that the retirement of the Baby Boomers will place additional strains on Social Security and ...
Do you plan on starting the military construction conversion upon their announcement within the 90 days?
Absolutely. OK.
I oppose the loss of the F-15 fighter mission, I'm thankful the Air Force worked with myself and Senator Baucus to identify a new mission.
I think ICBMs--it's the wrong direction to go.
I believe it's critical we start now. Before we can get those planes on the ground, we need to compete necessary design work.
I appreciate that attention and sorry I didn't ask you some questions, Mike, but thank you for being here.