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 start treaty and missile defense. first i would like to note this contains important provisions that advance national security. while also promoting fiscal responsibility. such as improving satellite operations and supporting the air force's space acquisition strategy by supporting a block by fixed price contracting approach. by ensuring efficient development, production and sustainment schedule for missile defense and for the nuclear enterprise. by conducting oversight of large scale production programs and building on good progres