I am not sure what we are waiting for around here for additional analysis because we know, even with the EIS going forward, it will take several years for us to stand that type of site up, and by then, they have the missile and the east…

I know that earlier you were asked about our missile defense system, and you said that the first dollar we should spend is on the sensor to add discrimination power.

Superbly, to the best of my knowledge.

Reducing the role of nuclear weapons in U.S. security strategy is a U.S. objective, while Russia is pursuing new concepts and capabilities for expanding the role of nuclear weapons in its security strategy.

General Breedlove, will you look specifically at this issue related to Iran Air and Mahan Air?

The security decisions that get made by the Department of State have to be well informed by the Department of Defense.

I think that it is an important issue as we look at the fiscal challenges facing the country.

Secretary Wright, in both the DSSR and DODI 1400.25 there is an allowance for a waiver based upon 'unusual circumstances'. Was this the basis for the 1-year waiver that you granted to all LQA audit affected employees?

One of the first challenges that we face, and I think one of the greatest national security threats that we face, is the march of Iran toward obtaining a nuclear weapon.

I agree in principle sequestration is very damaging.

Secretary Wright, in Roberts v. United States (April 30, 2012), the Court stated that the LQA-granting authority has been further delegated within DOD...

I appreciate the question that Senator Reed asked about the impact on SOCOM of sequester. Obviously, I think the role of SOCOM has become even more important.