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I appreciate your commitment to the rebalance of the Asia-Pacific region.

I understand that there has been an active debate within the Navy regarding the role of the UCLASS program and what missions it will fulfill.

What kind of technologies is the Navy investing in to support the Pacific-focused military strategy?

I would like to understand how the budget supports equipping the Navy to address ISR requirements in the Asia-Pacific region.

And I think this year's budget does show a clear commitment on your part to our rebalance strategy.

I think we should be repairing in a U.S. facility.

I greatly appreciate the commitment to the rebalance in the fiscal year 2015 budget.

Are we looking to expand this program further in the Pacific and Africa Commands AOR?

Would there be any way that we could lift these restrictions on the spending of these funds?

I think it is an indication of the government of Japan's commitment to the alliance and the changes necessary to make the alliance endure for the future.

I would like to take this opportunity to thank General Fraser and Admiral McRaven for their leadership and service to our great country.

What is the timeline for these improvements, and how is the condition and the operating status of MOTCO affecting your readiness?

The dry dock is necessary.

I really believe the U.S. needs to take a more proactive role and spend a little diplomatic capital to right the situation.

I am a strong proponent of this initiative, and I believe that it is the cornerstone of the rebalance effort, and it enhances our bilateral relations with Japan.

Oh, thank you very much, Mr. Chairman. I always appreciate that because Guam is a small place and it is not mentioned very often.

The shutdown has negatively impacted Guam's tourism economy for something that could have been avoided entirely by passing a clean CR.

With the exception of the pay freeze, these are all choices the Department is guilty of making.