Mr. Wolf. Mr. Chairman, thank you for the opportunity to testify. I commend your leadership in holding these hearings.

We cannot afford to be silent. I am reminded of the song by Simon and Garfunkel, The Boxer, that says, 'Man hears what he wants to hear, but disregards the rest.'

I have been following radical Islamic terrorism for nearly three decades.

we must foster partnerships with peaceful and law-abiding Americans of the Muslim faith.

I believe a Team B would provide a tremendous service in making recommendations on how we could disrupt domestic radicalization.

According to the Congressional Research Service, there have been 43 homegrown Jihadist terrorist plots and attacks since 9/11.

I commend the FBI, and Director Mueller, and all the men of the FBI, and men and women of the FBI and our other services for the outstanding work that they have done in intercepting would-be terrorists before their attacks.

Despite the FBI's success, the United States does not have an effective or coherent policy to thwart radicalization.

Are we investing enough in our equipment to sustain our position as the greatest Naval Force throughout the 21st Century?

I think it is critical that we get there.

I believe you need a larger budget to reach your defined goals and set the Navy up for success in the 21st century.

Why are we just now going to General Quarters over this?

I refuse to believe that that just happened overnight, that that realization was just there.

I believe with the challenges this Nation faces with its defense needs at the very top of the list is Navy capacity.

I refuse to believe that this is just an instant revelation by the U.S. Navy.

I think that is the proper response to what has been a failed optimal manning plan.

We currently have 29 amphibious ships. You have stated the Commandant and the CNO have determined a force structure requirement of 38.

International terrorism is a crime.