General Fraser, were these readiness risks associated with this proposed MPF reduction included in the DOD risk assessment that is being finalized?

General Fraser, was this proposed change developed in full collaboration with the Marine Corps?

I would hope that we would not bring those two individuals to the United States, because I'd have a hard time explaining that to my constituents when we have the availability of the GTMO detention facility.

How important will the Virginia payload module be in addressing at least a portion of this looming gap in undersea strike capabilities?

So we'll have a nine-submarine shortfall in 2030 if we continue with the proposed build rate that we have in this budget?

having good financial data and making sure that our DOD is auditable I think has to be a top priority for us.

this is important for us to do? Is this an important exercise?

Elimination of one leg of the triad would move the Nation into uncharted territory.

If the President is not following through, why did we not include the $4 billion in the commitment on modernization?

I want to echo concerns that Secretary Panetta himself, having gone through this process, raised before the House committee in October...

General Fraser, what are the readiness risks associated with these slower response times?

In my view, one terrorist reengaging us is one too many.