John Cornyn

Senator, yes there is.

Dr. Miller, are you aware that these four helicopters are still flying today, presently in service with the NATO Air Training Command-Afghanistan?

Dr. Miller, under the June 1, 2011, Army contract with Rosoboronexport for the purchase of 21 Mi-17 helicopters and spare parts, has the $550 million option for additional Mi-17s been exercised?

Do you agree that the Obama administration's policy of trying to reset bilateral relations with Russia was a major factor in the decision to award this June 1, 2011, no-bid contract to Rosoboronexport?

Dr. Miller, how is a no-bid contract with Rosoboronexport preferable to a competitively awarded contract with a private U.S. broker?

Dr. Miller, are you aware that Rosoboronexport is not the actual manufacturer of Mi-17 helicopters, but only a broker?

The United States has an obligation to use all of its leverage to pressure Russia and Russian entities to end their support of the Assad regime.

Dr. Miller, are you aware that, after the successful 2009 procurement of Mi-17s, the Navy initiated a similar effort to procure 21 additional Mi-17s through an open and competitive selection process?

Dr. Miller, when will delivery of the initial 21 Mi-17 helicopters procured under the June 1, 2011, Army contract be completed?

Dr. Miller, are you aware that in 2009 the Navy legally purchased four of these same dual-use Mi-17 helicopters through a private U.S. broker after an open and competitive selection process?

Continuing to do business with Rosoboronexport undermines U.S. policy regarding Syria.

Mr. Kendall, are you aware that, after the successful 2009 procurement of Mi-17s, the Navy initiated a similar effort to procure 21 additional Mi-17s through an open and competitive selection process?

I believe the U.S. Government must carefully balance its national security objectives in its dealings with other nations.

Mr. Kendall, do you agree that the Obama administration's policy of trying to reset bilateral relations with Russia was a major factor in the decision to award this June 1, 2011, no-bid contract to Rosoboronexport, a state-controlled firm…

Mr. Kendall, how is a no-bid contract with Rosoboronexport preferable to a competitively awarded contract with a private U.S. broker?

Mr. Kendall, are you aware that these four helicopters are still flying today, presently in service with the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) Air Training Command-Afghanistan (NATC-A)?

Mr. Kendall, are you aware that in 2009 the Navy legally purchased four of these same dual-use Mi-17 helicopters through a private U.S. broker after an open and competitive selection process?

Mr. Kendall, the June 1, 2011, Army contract was a no-bid contract. What justification existed for not awarding this contract through an open and competitive selection process?

I support the U.S. Government's decision to pressure the Russians through diplomatic channels to help end the violence in Syria with a view to a transition of power.

I believe that the actions of the Assad regime are outrageous. There is no question that violence towards the people of Syria has been brutal and devastating.

I share Senator McCain's frustrations--I am sure you have some--for the cost overruns.

Since we put all of our eggs in the F-35 basket, as the saying goes, we better take care of the basket.

I would urge you to expeditiously finalize the contract.

We support a political and democratic transition that fulfills the Syrian people's aspirations.

The United States has made clear that the Assad regime has lost its legitimacy and that this crisis has no effective solution without Assad's departure.