Jim Cooper actually said...

Then how can you say it was well defended? It was not well defended. That is why we are having this hearing.

Cooper criticizes the defense claims in light of security failures.

02/27/2013

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I am hopeful that the Department will use this opportunity to accelerate and improve space acquisition within the Space Force.

The hearing will come to order.

I know space isn't sometimes easy to understand or to explain, but it is absolutely vital to our national security.

Let's try to keep the committee focused on these important issues, and hopefully we can have improved space acquisition.