it is critically important that we continue to evaluate our military capabilities to ensure we are postured for robust deterrence.
I think this also begs the question about the enterprise on advance systems, especially F-35.
the National Defense Strategy is clear in its focus on China as our Nation's pacing threat.
Is that being done in some of our other care organizations? That the rest of you guys just not leaving out that medication component.
Please give us that because I would welcome provisions that could help us deal with this current challenge.
That is a direct attack at our system of government and it compromises our ability to get objective information.
It is also compromising the ability of the nation in which that person comes from, from having the type of participation that is necessary f...
It really does present a damning situation where transnational repression is really eating at the core of our own democracy.
It is one thing to deal with this behavior when it comes from a nation that we would sort of put into the adversary camp--China, Iran, other...
That is why I wrote to the President of Tajikistan expressing my concerns regarding his treatment of political opponents.
It denies us the opportunity to hear different views and it compromises our own country.
I think of Kara-Murza who is currently in prison in Russia.
Thank you again. With that, the hearing will stand adjourned.
More is needed. In the coming days I will be introducing the International Freedom Protection Act.
