Could also be understood by subcommittee chairmen.

Now we will go into a second round of questions.

I know the omnibus last year included $70 million for it. What I am curious about is whether that $70 million is in your opinion adequate for the entire fiscal year 2017.

Each budget has under-resourced the military.

Let us return to today's aircraft, specifically fourth generation fighter aircraft.

What bearing does that particular characteristic have on the decision that should ultimately hinge on best value to the taxpayer?

The President's defense budget request for this fiscal year is disappointing.

What would necessitate a sole source contract for a helicopter?

We can expect 18 aircraft on August 2017?

The current budget request has rhetorically acknowledged an increase of worldwide threats.

Those characteristics would seem to point at least as strongly in favor of a fixed price contract as they would cost-plus.

We cannot afford to assume that the enemy will resemble threats of recent wars.

It is apparent through Russia's actions that their primary objective in Syria is to bolster the Assad regime.

Russia's cooperation with Iran appears to be expanding beyond near-term coordination or operations in Syria.

Thank you, gentlemen, for your testimony here today, and also for your long service to our country.

None of Russia's military actions have helped stabilize Syria or end the suffering of the Syrian people.

Why are the employee bonuses a priority over funding other critical missions of the agency?

The American people want a government that works for them, not against them.