the numbers at the southern border were merely a seasonal surge, but the numbers have only continued to get worse.

the budget seems to focus more on climate change and a vague equity agenda while making the current border crisis worse.

Each crossing lines the pockets of some ruthless cartel that are poisoning our country and my state of West Virginia with drugs like fentanyl.

I'm concerned that replenishment of weapons stocks--particularly Javelins and Stinger missiles--is happening too slowly.

a lot of untrained men in this circumstance might be called into training and exercises that they aren't prepared for

And let's not forget China as it continues to build military capability and capacity at an unprecedented pace.

Iran continues its own pursuit of a nuclear weapon, while also arming radical militia groups across the Middle East.

Putin's actions have created the largest humanitarian crisis in modern Europe while his forces attempt to consolidate their territorial gains in eastern Ukraine.

At the same time, North Korea is testing missiles reportedly capable of carrying nuclear warheads.

In a fiscal environment with 8.5 percent inflation, the Department's budget request equates to a cut to our national defense at a time of unprecedented security risks.

I strongly support commercial Leo destination programs that further empower the industry.

I would support efforts to increase capacity by ramping up refining and mining of critical minerals.

I look forward to working with my colleagues in Congress and, of course, with Chairman Cartwright and this subcommittee to match federal resources with each of the pillars that I have mentioned just now.

I think that they at least warrant an investigation, and since what is alleged is a violation of federal law...

It has just recently come to my attention that the--by a recent action by the Government of Mexico, has shut down a facility that is owned by Vulcan Materials.

Even more outrageous is the fact that $450 million is mandatory spending.

Given the rapid development of America's commercial space sector, it is vital that the office maintains a pace with industry to ensure that we continue to set standards and lead from the front.

In addition to the Department of Defense, funding of NASA must be a priority.