Are we providing the weapons that the Ukraine needs to end the war, to win the war, however you define that, rather than stalemate?
the idea that somehow we have plenty of fossil fuel permits issued, well into the future.
I appreciate that. Not that you all are not important to the process, but we need to talk to some people that actually permit some things.
F-16s in the case of Taiwan.
The Chinese Communist Party does not govern by CRs, and they do not govern by cuts, and we cannot either...
Make no mistake: China is pressing forward with an aggressive modernization and expansion of their military capabilities.
We cannot settle for CRs (continuing resolutions) that freeze our progress, result in year-over-year funding cuts...
Do not prove him right. Urge the President to take the politics out of this.
We cannot compete without investing in high quality public schools for our kids.
I am pleading with you to work with me, tell me how I can help you fix this earthen dam sooner than a couple of years from now.
I think the communication problem was more the timing that you actually had mentioned getting to it.
Keeping our country safe and competitive is not just about defense spending.
Our focus with regard to our military competition with China must remain on deterrence.
I believe that the administration could do better in this regard.
A lot of silos in the Federal Government. I appreciate your working across them.
Taiwan is a critical investment and trading partner.
It would also be helpful if the Secretary were to clarify today if there has been any change in the One China Policy.