Jim Cooper: “I want to thank all the members for participating. These remote hearings are not always easy.”

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?

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

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

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