Jim Cooper: “Our taxpayers back home are concerned about their life cycle, and we are spending a lot of their money, sometimes for…”

I request the witnesses keep their opening remarks to no more than 5 minutes, and that members respect the same time limit for their questioning.

I regret the inconvenience.

How is the administration thinking about arms control and strategic stability following Russia's invasion of Ukraine?

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