Jim Cooper: “Let's forget politics for a second and the view of the Department, because right now the Department doesn't have a lot…”

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

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 am worried about the partisan tone of your questions.

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.