something is horribly awrite. the last time congress took up the subject on the leadership of the representative, it was fully bipartisan. i know we worked very, very hard on this issue. we all need to recognize alone this bill will not solve all the problems, but is going to take leadership within the administration in capitol hill. we believe this mark is certainly a start. i want to thank the gentle lady from california. >> the chair now recognizes the ranking member of the sub committe committee. >> thank you, mr. chairman. i would like thoonk mr. turner and all the sub committee leaders in the new session of the congress. it's a pleasure to work with all of you. especially in such a bipartisan naner. over all, i am pleased to support this strnlic force's mark. i would like to comment briefly on the importance of protecting national security in a constrained budget environment. the bipartisan view on the national nuclear security administration programs, particularly in light of the ratification of the new sta