Kay Hagan

Ms. Harrington, what percentage of the GTRI budget funds activities in Russia?

Ms. Harrington, what additional work could be done in fiscal year 2015 with additional funding?

The fiscal year 2015 request reduces funding for the Global Threat Reduction Initiative (GTRI) by roughly 25 percent relative to last year's appropriation.

The highlight of the summit certainly was the joint U.S.-Japan announcement to eliminate hundreds of kilograms of highly enriched uranium and plutonium.

I'm not sure I understand what the gift basket was that these countries didn't agree with.

This is an important program to help stem the flow of illicit nuclear material across the borders.

Speaking of that, 70 percent of the CTR program is devoted to the cooperative biological engagement program.

Can you explain the approach that the CTR program is taking with respect to the rest of the Middle East and North Africa?

How are we doing to track this financial network and then go after their business interests that support the network?

Do you agree with the intent of the Leahy vetting requirements, and will the changes that have taken place impact training and other engagement activities conducted by the combatant commanders?

Do you think that Ukrainian assistance will come under that area to help build the capacity of the security forces?

I was so pleased at the beginning of the hearing to hear Chairman Johnson's introduction and welcome to you as the first woman to head up the Federal Reserve.

I think the cost analysis is what we're looking for the reasoning, and the discussion and consultation with the 82nd Airborne unit that is located at Fort Bragg.

Obviously, I oppose moving the C-130Js from Pope.

I think it's very important that the Air Force at least consider inputs from all stakeholders in these very important decisions.

I worry that the Air Force is considering force structure changes based upon considerations other than the greatest military value.

This is a rushed proposal that would attempt to push through a drastic decision before Congress has the opportunity to review it through the full authorization and appropriation process.

I am deeply concerned about a proposal from the Air Force that's in discussion now that would remove all of the C-130s stationed at Pope Army Air Field at Fort Bragg.

I am concerned about the effect that renewed sequestration could have on readiness.

Now they're getting credit for that.

It really is a problem, because if you wait years down the road, the catch-up will be way too long to be competitive on the front end.

I am deeply concerned with an Air Force proposal that would remove all of the C-130s stationed at Pope Army Airfield at Fort Bragg.

I too want to express my deep concern, my heartfelt prayers and condolences, to what's taking place at Fort Hood now.

Secretary Hagel and General Dempsey, am I correct in understanding that if sequestration continues after fiscal year 2015, it will make it very difficult to maintain our technological advantage in the future?

Am I correct in understand that DOD made numerous difficult decisions in this budget request specifically in order to ensure that our modernization programs will preserve our technical superiority?