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The average American may be surprised to know that, in 1991's Operation Desert Storm, 60 percent of all deployed troops and 25 percent of all cargo airlift went by commercial carriers, not military airlift.

I think we should explore all of that because more capability against the threats we face is what is needed in the Pacific Command.

I believe the deterrence value of long-range strike to hold targets at risk, targets that are quickly becoming harder and harder to access.

Would you agree that this UON should be updated to reflect these changing conditions?

Is the decision to not fulfill the UON a fiscal one?

My understanding is that there is a possibility that we will be looking at perhaps reducing the number of F-15C's due to the increasing costs of maintaining the structural integrity of that aircraft between now and the year 2020.

One recommendation was that the Secretary of Defense direct you to conduct an annual assessment of the cyber resilience of the U.S. nuclear deterrent.

[i]s it true that consumers would be left unprotected, or would the FCC still be obligated to police broadband privacy practices under Section 222 of the Communications Act?

This committee reported out a bill here recently called the MOBILE NOW Act, and that makes a down payment on that obligation.

Our job in Congress is to make sure that, consistent with our national security and public welfare obligations, the market has access to spectrum and that industry is not unduly burdened when getting the spectrum into service.

The Defense Science Board made it pretty clear that over the next 10 years, we are going to have to be able to deter those near-peer competitors.

We commend Chairman Thune and Ranking Member Nelson for their sagacious leadership in proposing and advancing legislation...

The Council appreciates that you recognize that broadband infrastructure is critical to our country's economic future, particularly in our rural areas.

Those that do not will suffer.

Consumers and communities around the country understand that all-fiber broadband networks are critical infrastructure for the 21st century.

The FAST Act provided needed certainty and was a big step in the right direction.

Providing this connection for people, goods, and information to travel safely and efficiently across America is a responsibility shared by all levels of government.

Infrastructure that supports rural communities and links them to global markets has helped make the U.S. the unquestioned leader in agriculture production.