I am concerned that the fiscal year 2019 budget request fails to properly resource the accounts that help address these shortfalls.

Please get back to us. It is important.

Dry docking on Guam is a critical component of depot-level ship repair.

Delegate Bordallo asked about a requirement regarding local hiring in the enabling legislation for the War in the Pacific National Historical Park.

I look forward to hearing from you, the senior Marine Corps leaders, on the current readiness of the Marine Corps Active and Reserve Components.

can you tell this committee that you will be outfitting planes and other equipment that has been inoperable for years

the people of Guam are concerned about this and want to be very secure.

The directive reflects the fact that locally hired staff have less turnover, especially in remote but very important national park units like Guam's War in the Pacific National Park.

So it should be no surprise to you that the Readiness Subcommittee continues to be alarmed with the state of naval readiness in the Pacific.

Since I have been here on the Armed Services Committee, they have always been very supportive of Guam.

I want to thank Admiral Harris for keeping an eye on Guam ever since you have been in your present position.

Considering our strategic importance, is Guam adequately defended from theater missile threats?

The people of Guam are proud to host the continued bomber presence and one leg of the nuclear triad.

I am concerned regarding the U.S.

Actions speak louder than words, and we must ensure that the recommendations included in these reviews are promptly considered and acted upon.

Without question, I think my colleagues would agree that the U.S. Navy is the most powerful fleet in the world.

And I yield back, Mr. Chairman.

Mr. Secretary, I strongly support the national strategy's intent to keep our forces forward deployed.