Jim Cooper: “Your duties in this regard are the single-most important function of government, and the only thing the public will care…”

I should remind you that President Trump, I think, did very little if anything to help with the third missile site while he was President.

I am worried about the partisan tone of your questions.

The gentleman's time has expired.

This hearing will come to order. I would like to begin by thanking our distinguished panel of witnesses.