Jim Inhofe

Sequestration will be devastating to our national defense, the military, and our defense industrial base.

Prolonging production of the F-35 results in a small overall increase to the cost of the program.

I warned at the time that by allowing an executive agreement to determine the long-term national policy, while excluding congressional participation, is really kind of strange in terms of how our governmental systems should be working.

I will continue oversight of the SPP and look into additional changes and authorities that would improve the program.

If confirmed, I will work to strengthen America's alliances with key partners and allies, as well as pursue relationships with new strategic partners in the Middle East, Europe, and Africa.

The U.S. military's mission in Iraq has ended and we are enabling a transition of security responsibility in Afghanistan.

Is it important to maintain our nuclear triad?

I agree with the review's analysis and support its conclusion that retaining each of the three triad legs will best maintain strategic stability at reasonable cost, while hedging against potential technical problems or vulnerabilities.

Healthcare costs have doubled since fiscal year 2001, growing from around $17 billion to over $42 billion in fiscal year 2009.

Yes, maintaining a safe, secure, and effective nuclear deterrent, and recapitalizing the nuclear complex, were clearly articulated in the NPR.

I have been deeply disturbed, as have other members of this committee, on the use of the military for other agendas such as the green agenda.

I might say is the best bargain that we have? We pay $4,000 a year and half the time they do not even collect it.

This administration has made clear its intention to close the detention facility at Guantanamo Bay.

Dr. Hicks, as a senior policy advisor, what is your opinion of GTMO and its operations?

The Department's proposed fee increases will mostly affect retirees and, especially, retirees who are under the age of 65.

The United States should retain a triad of SLBMs, ICBMs, and nuclear-capable heavy bombers.

Do you still believe we are fighting the war on terrorism?

Is the United States considering unilaterally reducing its arsenal of nuclear weapons?

We used to consider we are doing a favor to these countries when in fact they are doing a favor to us.

Thank you, Mr. Chairman.

The 2011 National Strategy for Counterterrorism articulates that our principal focus is on fighting those organizations that pose the most direct and significant threats to the United States.

How would a unilateral reduction impact our ability to deter, provide extended deterrence, and defend ourselves, if attacked?

Do you support the standards for detainee treatment specified in the revised Army Field Manual on Interrogations, FM 2-22.3, issued in September 2006, and in DOD Directive 2310.01E, the DOD Detainee Program, dated September 5, 2006?

Funding for military construction has been in a constant decline.

Sequestration will be devastating to our national defense, the military, and our defense industrial base.