Here too I will need to reach my own conclusions on how much progress is possible and whether we are invested right - whether we are making good progress toward our goals, and how solid is the cooperation on the other side. The goals of the program are good. The questions are how much progress we are making and at what price. Concluding Comments Mr. Chairman, I do not underestimate the difficulty of the task, if confirmed. But the conditions may well be right to give us a chance at rebuilding the nuclear security enterprise of the US and invigorating its pride and energy.
Congressional support is strong.
Leaders within the enterprise realize that it is time to pull together to attack the problems they face - problems that if left unsolved will put this country at a real disadvantage. Failure in this endeavor simply is not acceptable. The very greatest majority are hugely talented and strongly committed. They want to succeed. They want to help maintain the security of our nation.