02/24/2009
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"Do each of you believe our nuclear deterrence capability has been challenged by inadequate modernization funding?"
"Failure to pass the fiscal year 2016 President's Budget will negatively impact our ability to maintain and improve force readiness"
"readiness remains at troubling levels across the force"
"The President's Budget, albeit with some risk, provides the funding necessary to maintain a safe, secure, and effective nuclear deterrent force"