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

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

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.

I think we need to remember and always remind ourselves that it was Hamas that massacred 1,200 Israelis.

the need to properly resource, ready, well-equipped, and integrated Guard and Reserve components could not be more clear

the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard in Kittery, Maine, is the gold standard, just to get that on the record

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

I realize that you have a period of time that you can use. But is it accurate that about half of the funding appropriated over the last 3 years is still unobligated?

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

I am concerned that military program managers are rewarded for embracing the status quo and not taking prudent risks.

We cannot forget... how many adversaries we have and Iran is certainly among them.

the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard in Kittery, Maine, is the gold standard, just to get that on the record

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

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 need to properly resource, ready, well-equipped, and integrated Guard and Reserve components could not be more clear yet, that is why it is so disappointing that the President's budget request for fiscal year 2025 cuts the Guard and…

I hope we will continue to support.

I can't imagine a more timely hearing than this one, given Iran's deliberate attack against the sovereign nation of Israel.

The last time the Navy requested so few ships was more than 15 years ago.