We have seen the Coast Guard resources basically being cannibalized, for lack of a better word, for funding other agencies within the DHS budget.

I want to express my concern that the President's fiscal year 2025 Budget Request does not do nearly enough to address the flood of illegal migrants and fentanyl entering the United States.

The civilian personnel system at DoD too often is slow and overly bureaucratic.

I want the Army and all the Services to be able to trigger state crisis intervention laws.

It is the role of Congress to ensure the American taxpayer dollars are used the most effective way possible to achieve superiority.

I think that is a really important point, that it is going to be more expensive, and plus, that is where the capability is.

The fiscal year 2025 budget reflects zero funding for the program.

The proposed active duty end strength represents the smallest Active Duty Army since the start of the Volunteer Force in 1973.

the most imminent threat to the U.S. homeland, and our citizens abroad, as well as our allies, may well be the reconstituted terrorist factions that have grown since our abandonment of Afghanistan.

I think that is a really important point, that it is going to be more expensive, and plus, that is where the capability is.

It is also the Army, more than any other Service that is providing the lion's share of equipment and training to help Ukraine's own army defeat and defend against Russia's brutal invasion.

This budget request would result in a real decrease in funding available for the Air Force and Space Force.

I think that is totally inconsistent with the tremendous contributions that each of the components make to our national security.

I would also note that it does not help the process that the President is late by a month in submitting his budget.

Are we at the point where we are risking an Air Force that is too small to accomplish the missions that it is assigned?

I commend you and the Chief for your steadfast refusal to compromise on recruiting standards.

It seems to me that this is a perfect example of something that should have been in the budget request.

I hope we will continue to support.