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I would like for us to be very cognizant of the kind of impacts the across-the-board types of cuts will have.

I am a strong advocate of taking a look at each headquarters operations, the personnel mix, the evolving threats and challenges that face us.

I believe it would make it more difficult.

President Trump has stated that the U.S. will act alone if China does not take action to intervene in North Korea's quest for a nuclear capable ballistic missile.

How important is the concept of working with our allies on missile defense?

What additional steps should the U.S. take in order to continue to develop missile defense technologies with our allies?

The military-to-military relationship between the United States and Mexico is extremely strong and absolutely at an all-time high.

Our security partnerships help create a layered defense of our Homeland by keeping our shared home stable and secure.

Relationships with allies in the Asia Pacific are important to our overall national security in that region.

It is clear that North Korea is committed to developing long-range missile technology.

To ensure our military can dominate in all phases of conflict, we need to think bigger and go faster.

I think that we must retain the sanctions.

Your concern that the contemplated cuts to the State Department, for example, and the Treasury Department by this administration would raise major concerns for you.

We've got a fight ahead of us. We've got to come together. And we will.

I look forward to continuing our work to provide them the hope of a brighter future.

Ultimately, these reforms would set kids up for long-term success, helping them gain the skills they need to become productive adults.

I agree with the gentlewoman: ESSA was a landmark bipartisan achievement. Unfortunately, the Obama administration's partisan implementation of it is what brings us here today. Instead of choosing to take every opportunity to work with us…

I finally realized what is happening here. What the other side considers ambiguous is really flexibility. I think that is the difference here. But, let's be clear. What we intended through ESSA was flexibility for the States. Nowhere in…

I would only comment that the comments made to the rule in this regard--the ones I have seen--were almost all bad. They were negative against this rule, except for maybe a few groups. I would like to yield 4 minutes to the gentlewoman from…

While ensuring that every taxpayer dollar is used wisely and efficiently should always be a top priority for government decision makers

Has the current means and methods of surface ship maintenance execution in Pearl Harbor supported the Fleet's requirements for cost, schedule and quality?

According to Vice Chief of Naval Operations Admiral Bill Moran, the attack submarine Boise has been sitting pier side for about 47 months for a maintenance cycle that usually takes about 24 months to complete.

Are you facing a challenge in trying to recruit and retain these highly skilled team members in the wake of the outstanding private sector opportunities which are available to them?

The OIB is currently work-loaded to meet requirements and positioned to surge in support of Contingency Operations.