Jim Cooper: “This budget--you know, we wish it could be better, and it can be better if Congress has the gumption to vote for a…”

I thank the gentleman. I appreciate his kind words about me and do any other members have questions they would like to bring up now?

The continuing silence, to me, is nearly deafening.

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

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.