Jim Cooper: “Here is a guy who has been a loyal public servant for 29 years who is trying to express a viewpoint.”

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.

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.

We have been given the largest missile defense budget by President Biden and his administration.