I concur, and we do have a good and very courageous team of diplomats on the ground in Mogadishu.
There is a possibility that the Kurds would gradually leave our efforts in order to protect their fellow Kurdish forces in Afrin.
Do you believe that it is in our national security interests to stay within the confines of the JCPOA?
If we were not to do that, I think their pace would put us certainly challenged in almost every domain, in a military perspective, by, say, ...
The risk of interstate conflict, including among the world's great powers, is higher than at any time since the end of the cold war.
Russia is aggressively confronting the United States and its allies, seeking to destabilize the international order.
I am concerned that DOD is not providing sufficient transparency for its current and FYDP budget request for spending on service contracts.
I think this is a safe bipartisan place where real progress can be made.
Thank you very much, Mr. Chairman.
countering these threats requires not only the Defense Department to integrate all the components of information warfare.
I continue to be concerned with the availability of aircraft and the preparedness of our airmen.
We cannot afford to stand still in this area when our adversaries have been investing in their nuclear forces for the last 2 decades.
Despite recent reforms, lasting change will require your leadership and vision to sustain a whole-of-the-government approach.
Again, I think both you and General Robinson illustrate so dramatically how we have to get adequate funding for every significant national s...
When we see some of these proposed cuts to State, it will play out in fewer opportunities for students.
Russia engaged in a sophisticated influence campaign during the 2016 election cycle.
Fortunately, we find ourselves in a moment of budget stability, having passed an agreement in February.
IMET is absolutely critical.
