Secretary Gates, how much of the savings obtained from this cut will be reinvested in sustaining and improving the current B-1 fleet, to include enhancements such as a new radar system?

Given the administration's commitment to continue development and improving this important capability, how are these reductions justified when additional testing and GBI missiles are needed?

The enduring success of our military operations in Afghanistan is dependent on the ANSF being able to provide security to the Afghan people.

Why was the B-52 fleet, which currently numbers 76 aircraft and does not provide nearly the utility of the B-1 in current operations in Afghanistan, not similarly reduced?

I am concerned with the resulting impact to unit cost to the remaining aircraft in the FYDP.

Secretary Gates, how are your fiscal year 2012 proposed budget cuts to the B-1 bomber fleet consistent with your message about the need to sustain the current military force structure during a time of war?

Under President Calderon's leadership, Mexico is bravely confronting the grave security threats posed by TCOs operating within Mexican territory.

Were our international partners consulted on the announcement surrounding the restructuring of the F-35 program?

The United States and Mexico have a shared responsibility in the fight against TCOs.

The fiscal year 2012 DOD budget request includes $197 million in Air Force RDT&E funding to begin development of a new long-range bomber.

India has committed some $1.3 billion and 3,500 Indian personnel to relief and reconstruction efforts in Afghanistan.