But I think we need a term between-- competition sounds benign.

I hope we can do this in a bipartisan basis as kind of the first step toward a much broader issue here.

You have not produced any documents. We have made phone calls. We have sent emails, status updates. We need that information.

we have to ensure that our soldiers are trained and equipped for conflict across the full spectrum of operations.

I want to commend the senior leadership of the Army for the recent efforts to ensure that the Army delivers new technology and platforms.

I emphasize a timely manner.

countering the threat that is posed by China and Russia is now the primary focus for the Department.

I want to see what you all have to say about the challenges facing the modernization of the Air Force.

the central challenge now facing the United States.

That worries me. That statement makes me nervous. I want mature technologies before we go.

We need that information. We have been given a minimal amount of documents, most of which are not at all responsive to the request.

I want to submit a question for the record about maintenance costs of the F-35.

Are you satisfied with the progress you have made on developing this new vehicle, if you will?

What are we gaining by discontinuing the A-10?

It is always good to see you. Thank you very much for being here, and please continue--I know you will--your great work for our veterans.

I think it is widely agreed between our discussions here in the committee that we need reforms to the SIFI designation process.

Can we agree that the best way to deal with this issue is to codify in legislation the reforms we need to the SIFI designation process?

Can we get a commitment from you, sir, that you will do everything humanly possible to help rural financial institutions?