If we went back into sequestration next year, would that be disastrous?

Do you believe it is just a matter of time until they achieve that capability, unless something changes?

Today we have exactly what we need to defend the United States of America against North Korea.

Do we need to up our game when it comes to dealing with potential drone attacks on the country?

What kind of threat does that present to us?

Do you believe it should be the policy of the United States never to let that happen?

The best way to avoid a military conflict with North Korea over their missile program is for China to wake up North Korea to the reality of what threat that presents to North Korea and China.

If North Korea is listening, none of us want to invade your country.

Is it fair to say that unless something changes, North Korea is likely to have an ICBM with a nuclear warhead that can reach America by 2020?

The facts are clear, for too long we have asked our military to do too much with too few resources.

I respectfully urge the chairwoman and committee to support a level of funding that will adequately provide for our military and national defense.

I have heard testimony from each branch outlining the negative impacts of sequestration and the material effect it has had on each branch.

I encourage you to continue your support of the unique missions at Fort Jackson and across South Carolina.

I am especially grateful to the chairwoman, ranking member, members of the subcommittee for advocating on behalf of our national security.

Thank you again for allowing me to testify before you. May God bless you, may God bless the United States of America and our military.

Fellow Members of Congress, what an honor to be here.

I am going to make the same request of the National Guard--our office will personally send them a letter commending them for their service to their country.

But hashtags don't invade Crimea, Georgia, or Ukraine, the Russians did.