On the recordDecember 1, 2011
Madam President, I rise to speak in regard to several amendments to the Defense authorization bill. First is in regard to the nuclear triad and the important role it plays in defense of our Nation and security of the world and also in regard to the Global Hawk unmanned aerial systems program and the important role it has for our forces, both today in our efforts around the world and what it means to us in the future. First, in regard to amendment 1279 and the nuclear triad, this amendment was cosponsored by Senator Tester, Senator Enzi, Senator Blunt, Senator Vitter. Also, I ask unanimous consent that my colleague from North Dakota, Senator Conrad, be included as a cosponsor of the amendment, as well as Senator Baucus of Montana. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.
