would you agree that it would be prudent for the Air Force to accelerate NGES and prioritize the upgrade to ejection seats

I led a bipartisan letter to both of you in October expressing concern about any change in the current acquisition plan, as had been rumored.

I am concerned that a reduction in Primary Aircraft Authorization (PAA) could impact C-130H squadron readiness to meet both federal and state mission requirements.

Numerous force structure studies have shown the need for between 141 and 171 aircraft to meet rescue requirement demands.

Secretary Wilson, I understand that in August 2017 the Air Force agreed to pay the city of Portsmouth (New Hampshire) $1.3 million to continue ongoing clean-up efforts at Pease Air National Guard Base.

I just wanted to urge you to do everything you can to make sure that that funding gets transferred as expeditiously as possible.

We welcome any support that Congress can offer to the Navy which would enable them to meet the intent of SECNAV memo.

President Trump has never ordered CYBERCOM to take any action to defend or thwart Russian attempts to meddle in the elections this fall.

It seems to me that that's a challenge that we have right now.

It's come to my attention that the Department of Defense contracts with IT companies that share sensitive source code data with Russia and other hostile governments.

I don't think a structure and a strategy are the same thing.

how important is it for them to feel some heat for what they're doing and to have that whole-of-government approach to respond to their activities?

I think that we've kind of taken our eye off the area.

I agree there's other ways... it's commonly called the 'three C's in NATO.'

I think it's essential. They view that diplomatic effort and presence... as that's one way that they determine whether the West is serious.

This is happening to thousands of girls on a daily basis in Nigeria.

What one of them said to me is that people in the United States should understand that this is not just the Chibok girls.

achieving long-term stability in Afghanistan and defeating the insurgency will be difficult without Pakistan's support and assistance.