I got a statement and then I got--with the Chairman's consent.

I really don't think it's smart to have the Defense Department down in the southern border.

Thank you, Secretary Haaland, for being in Montana last week, I think it was a week ago tomorrow, as a matter of fact.

I have said many times that the primary responsibility of our Federal government is the defense of the nation.

Let me be clear. China continues to be the pacing threat.

About 20 years ago, and it's already changed in 20 years and pretty dramatically, I might add.

I just appreciate the work that you've done because anybody can pick holes in it.

Those ships have been on the books for-- like I said, I think there's still some in process, but they were designed what, 20 years ago, 15 years ago?

For resupplying, there's a lot of stories about cold production lines, about the fact that we have supply chain issues when it comes to replacing everything that we're shipping into Ukraine and our allies are shipping into Ukraine too.

We have work to do, and I know you guys aren't necessarily in the position to deal with pushing people out, you want to keep them in, but it is apparent that this is a pretty massive problem and it is both active military and VA.

the courage and resilience of the Ukrainian people, first and foremost, is the reason for what we see

I think the reason Putin invaded Ukraine is because President Trump empowered him to do such.

Okay. In the opening statement, and this is for you, General Milley, I believe you're asking for a $130 billion in R&D spending.

I think we're all onboard with that, especially Senator Collins.

I am encouraged by the Department's continued commitment to modernization and development of new technologies.

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