No country can shape in a positive way the future of the region in isolation.

Japan's remarkable commitment to dramatically increase its defense spending to historic levels is both welcome and critical to our Alliance and stability in the region.

America's alliance with Japan stands as the cornerstone of prosperity, security, and stability throughout the Indo-Pacific region.

They need our tangible support . . . not our best wishes.

They need our tangible support . . . not our best wishes.

I agree with Professor Mead's piece in the Wall Street Journal where he opined that we get it wrong when we believe that giving in to leaders like Putin will satisfy them.

The stakes are too high to embark on any other course.

No country can shape in a positive way the future of the region in isolation.

I think sometimes those of us on this side of the dais understand some realities, but we do not explain them that well.

Though I would use the term 'adversary' rather than 'competitor', this strategy recognizes that the PRC is the only competitor with both the intent and, increasingly, the capability to reshape the international order.

Today, more than ever, alliances are critical to our national security. Alliances and allies matter.

AUKUS was a striking innovation in terms of security and deterrence.

We need to level with the American people about just how much trouble we are in.

AUKUS is a game changer.

Our biggest weakness is our political division, is our inability to show that confidence, that bipartisan strength.

The North's unrelenting pursuit of nuclear weapons, the means to deliver them, and its unmitigated aggression toward South Korea and America should concern us all.

I can't think of a better reason to be here than to talk about the important issues of our long-term care workforce.

Thank you, Chairman Casey and Ranking Member Braun. It is a treat to be able to come back to the Aging Committee.