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

Such funding levels, in my judgment, make it virtually impossible to field the new aircraft and weapon systems in Guard and Reserve units

It is so disappointing that the President's budget request for fiscal year 2025 cuts the Guard and Reserve budget by nearly $2 billion

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

I hope we will continue to support.

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

I think that has been lost in this debate, that it gives you better capabilities.

I am a very strong supporter of assisting both Ukraine and Israel.

I want to ensure that we are taking every action necessary to try to lessen or prevent the chances of such a tragedy ever happening again.

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

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.

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

I supported the expanded use of these contracts to munitions in the FY24 appropriations bill.

I have had a front row seat on how not to build a lead ship and how uncertainty can lead to years of damage to the industrial base.

This hearing reflects the growing need to improve acquisition outcomes through applying the lessons of past acquisition programs--both good and bad.

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

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

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