"So our enforcement efforts are multilayered and begin beyond the borders. That's how we are attacking the fentanyl problem."
"To have fellow citizens going through that on a daily basis to me is unconscionable."
"I look forward to working with you and the Department to seek actual solutions to address the border security crisis at hand."
"However, additional funding would not absolve the Department of its responsibility to deliver capabilities on time and on budget."
"We must do all that we can to ensure that any American who wants to bravely serve in the United States armed forces... feels that they belong."
"Iran's missile and drone attacks on Israel and the persistent and aggressive actions of China and Russia are reminders that we need a strong military to deter war, protect U.S. interests and, when nec..."
"Frankly, like my friend Chairman Calvert, I would like to see an increase in defense spending to more completely address these threats."
"We do not control the border. The cartels control the border."
"I must underscore how critical it is that Congress immediately pass a supplemental funding bill to address multiple ongoing national security concerns."
"China's military modernization efforts and increasing assertiveness have raised concerns about the potential for conflict with the United States."
"Every moment this funding is delayed helps our adversaries, hurts our allies, and risks damage to America's military readiness and reputation."
"I worry, because we have seen an increase in crime in the metropolitan area, that--and we have seen carjackings."
"since the Biden Administration could not successfully implement its climate agenda through Congress... it has turned to the agencies to implement climate policy unilaterally."
"Russia's continued unprovoked attack on Ukraine underscores the range of threats that we and our allies face."
"I want to start by--you mentioned patrolling not only the Capitol complex but areas adjacent to it, particularly those that have a large number of Members living in them."
"I am particularly concerned about this shipbuilding problem."
"We cannot continue to divest ships without investing adequately in ship construction."
"We must maintain technological superiority, particularly as China continues to advance its military capability."
