I think it is a given by this Committee on Appropriations, Defense to--not to shortchange the Navy, not to shortchange readiness, and also future weapons. And, if we do it, we do it at the peril of this Country; would we not?

this budget is, basically, level funding, just a little bit of a dip, it's irresponsible in the long term.

There is no guarantee the United States would win a future conflict with China.

this afternoon, I want to discuss my grave concerns with S. 1. Many have said that this political power grab is a solution in search of a problem. I agree with that. This bill contains, I believe, a number of alarming provisions that would…

Cattle production represents a $2.5 billion industry, so I am thankful we are having this today.

we can't keep deferring taking action on keeping pace with China, because it's going to get us in a bad situation.

before I begin, I want to first take a moment and remember those that lost their lives in a horrific car accident in Butler County, AL, this past weekend. Ten people lost their lives. Nine of those were between the ages 9 months and 17…

I am concerned that we are sending the wrong message to both our allies and our adversaries.

People back in Alabama, where I come from, do not trust a lot of things that are going on.

We have not had a lot of that up here since this pandemic.

Let me start by saying that this argument that we have to get rid of the AUMF is just ridiculous. We pass the National Defense Authorization Act every year. We have passed it every year for 60 consecutive years. If we don't want to…

The world is complex--is a complex and dangerous place, and we all know that you understand the magnitude of the challenges that we face from our near-peer adversaries, who seek to undermine the U.S.'s position as a world leader and…

This year, the budget proposal by this administration signals to the world that the administration is not committed to investing in readiness, training, state-of-the-art equipment and technological overmatch.

China seeks hegemony, militarily, technologically, economically, and geopolitically, and is making unprecedented investments to see that to fruition.

The budget that we are discussing today, does just that, proposing what is, effectively, a cut in defense spending for 2022.

I ask unanimous consent that Will Taylor, an intern in my office, be granted floor privileges for the remainder of Congress. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered ____________________

Last month President Biden pledged his full support, voting to replenish Israel's Iron Dome missile defense system.

The Department stated that it is prioritizing China as our number one pacing challenge.