We don't base our readiness levels on that low probability ... We are prepared to engage that particular threat, eventually, we assess that this low probability will increase, that's why the investment to have us outpace that technology is absolutely critical.

Bill Gortney

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Intel community gives it a very low probability of success, but I do not believe the American people want (me) to base my readiness assessment on a low probability.

One interceptor versus one warhead in mid-course is a failing proposition because they can produce more than we can ever possibly afford to put into the ground, we're going to need more capability to engage the threat throughout its flight, keep them on the ground, kill them on the (launch) rails, kill them in boost phase and then get more warheads in space in mid-course.