I understand that the Track Four Efficiency Study... identified both Service and joint general and flag officer positions for elimination, realignment, or reduction.

The United States will always remain committed to protecting its national security interests whenever necessary.

I just think, am I sad that this is going to be a party-line vote? Yes, I am.

I support the President's commitment to a safe, secure, and effective nuclear deterrent as long as nuclear weapons exist.

I believe that we should make available to Taiwan those defense articles and defense services which enable Taiwan to maintain a sufficient self-defense capability, today and into the future.

If confirmed, I will focus on strengthening our relationships, building the capacity of key allies and partners.

It's a legitimate question.

I believe that a political transition should remain our goal.

Not all problems are best met with military tools.

Energy security is central to national security.

I agree that departments and agencies should not set up unnecessary bureaucracies or duplicative efforts.

I will ensure the Department continually assesses the health of the industrial base.

If I am confirmed, I will ensure the Department complies with section 955.

The enhanced bilateral military relationship we have developed with Russia under the reset is worthwhile.

I am a strong supporter of Israel and believe that we have a special relationship with Israel.

I, too, would like to thank you, gentlemen, and your families, for your service and dedication to this country.

I ask unanimous consent that all Members have 5 legislative days to revise and extend their remarks. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there objection to the request of the gentleman from Nebraska? There was no objection.

Again, I thank the gentleman for your poignant words, your passion, your deep belief in this. So I think now is the time to let the healing begin. Let's put the past behind us. Let's look forward, marching arm-in-arm with the new civil…