I think many of us will agree on the need to prioritize small arms modernization in this year's NDAA.
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President Trump today is saying that he does support leaving troops in Iraq in the fight against ISIS.
I also agree with your remarks about our failing acquisition system. As you say, taking 10 years to develop a weapons system will leave us behind our adversaries.
Active engagement between the United States and our partner countries is very critical to maintaining the stability in that region.
I think it is important that we are able to move rapidly.
How important is it that we are able to rapidly develop things like directed energy weapons and swarming micro-drones?
It is up to all of us to work together, exchange information, and attempt to remove the conditions that lead to radicalization.
We see they are engaged in a very aggressive misinformation campaign, basically peddling the story that the United States is not a reliable partner in Latin America.
I think everything should be on the table at this point in reassuring and assisting our allies, our friends in the Balkans.
I have made this clear to this administration. I made it clear to the last administration as well.
I think the more we can provide agility for our commanders on the ground to make decisions about where they need forces and when they need it, I think that is the most appropriate thing that can be done.
I think it is a reminder of just how savvy and challenging of an enemy that we are dealing with here.
The original intent of the investor visa program was to create new employment for American workers and infuse capital into distressed or rural areas.
I think we should recognize that, and I think the public should know, and they can make their decisions when they go to the ballot box.
I intend to drill into this, and get as complete an audit as this can be achieved and to examine the implications, especially if there is political motivation that is indicated with where these dollars have been distributed.
I will do my share to achieve that transparency, and I am confident Mr. Cohen will as well.