StratCom commander says budget agreement eases fears amid sequestration
Source: Omaha World Herald
By Joseph Morton
WASHINGTON -- The nation's nuclear deterrence remains safe and effective even as the world grows more dangerous and defense budgets shrink, the head of U.S. Strategic Command told members of Congress today.
In his first appearance before the Senate Armed Services Committee since taking over last year as StratCom commander, Adm. Cecil Haney expressed appreciation for the two-year budget agreement approved by Congress that partly eased the bite of across-the-board budget cuts known as sequestration.
"This legislation reduces near-term budget uncertainty, but our main concern is that sequestration will continue to stress the human element of our capabilities, as well as impacting our capacity to meet the threats and challenges of the 21st century," Haney said.
His testimony came after Secretary Chuck Hagel this week outlined sweeping cuts to military spending but also expressed support for preserving a robust nuclear "triad" that includes intercontinental ballistic missiles, submarines and long-range bombers.
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