Jeff Fortenberry

I am very proud of, so thank you for your work.

I want to unpack that a little bit more for the committee, just so that everyone understands how potentially transformative this could be.

With the appropriate attentiveness to this problem and the growing awareness, and the creation of infrastructure and policy to deal with this more directly, do you think that this is declining or is it still in a phase where we do not have…

Maybe we should make note of that here in Congress, as well.

It is not--as opposed to outside things, which are, of course, excellent and good, but bring embedded with the VA creates mechanisms of continuity that aren't always there.

We just need for this to move, and move quickly, because there is a lot on hold.

It is a, again, I think it is very consistent with what you are trying to do in terms of updating the VA.

What I would request of you, respectfully, is that you continue this essential work of elevating this issue, this fundamental assault on human dignity, this principle of civilization, before the body which you represent.

Look, you all have given us $5 billion.

Thank you, Mr. Chairman.

Hopefully we will continue to project significant leadership in this area.

I applaud that. And this is not meant to be an indictment of anybody's past judgment as to how we were going to deal with spent fuel and in agreement with the Russians.

Are you indicating a shift of culture in the Corps in this regard?

the purpose of a nuclear weapon is to prevent nuclear war.

let us think creatively with you.

I think a continuing emphasis in investment in that important multilateral institution is not only in our own national security interests, it is in the absolute interest of international stability.

If I could make one suggestion, Mr. Secretary, even though the door with the Russians is locked, and, again, in this climate, and this--or it is shut, let me put it that way.

It is a waste of money where there are significant other priorities.

What I don't want to see is what the chairman alluded to, another conference committee this year that says, oh, well, we just couldn't make a decision and let's put another $300 million more into it.

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