"I have, obviously, a long-standing interest in our missile defense program; and I certainly am cognizant of its complexities and the many technical challenges still yet to overcome."
"While I still have time, as you know, I have a long-standing interest in directed energy; and I am of the opinion that in the outyears we are going to need the capabilities of directed energy, that ki..."
"However, at the same time, I strongly understand the crucial importance of this program to our defense posture."
"And, General, thank you for the job that you and your team are doing. I was impressed by how thorough you are, and again appreciate you and the rest of the members of the panel here for testifying."
"How does the FY13 budget request preserve some of the important investments made on the directed energy program?"
"How does the new missile defense test plan increase reliability of our missile defense systems?"
"What is our current hedging capability for homeland defense?"
"Why is the Administration requesting $400 million in FY13 for MEADS? And how is the Administration implementing FY12 NDAA legislation to seek to reduce costs and close out the program with FY12 funds?"
"To what extent is EUCOM involved with cyber threats that are associated with terrorism and organized crime?"
"How has EUCOM's cyber threat environment changed over the past year, and where do you see it going in the near term?"
"Obviously, one of the priorities that I have, too, is making sure that we are continuing to develop the cyber workforce."