Such funding levels, in my judgment, make it virtually impossible to field the new aircraft and weapon systems in Guard and Reserve units

I want to ensure that we are taking every action necessary to try to lessen or prevent the chances of such a tragedy ever happening again.

I have had a front row seat on how not to build a lead ship and how uncertainty can lead to years of damage to the industrial base.

the need to properly resource, ready, well-equipped, and integrated Guard and Reserve components could not be more clear

I am a very strong supporter of assisting both Ukraine and Israel.

the President's fiscal year 2025 Budget Request does not do nearly enough to address the flood of illegal migrants and fentanyl entering the United States.

It seems to me that this is a perfect example of something that should have been in the budget request.

I think we need to remember and always remind ourselves that it was Hamas that massacred 1,200 Israelis.

I want to ensure that we are taking every action necessary to try to lessen or prevent the chances of such a tragedy ever happening again.

I would also note that it does not help the process that the President is late by a month in submitting his budget.

the most imminent threat to the U.S. homeland, and our citizens abroad, as well as our allies, may well be the reconstituted terrorist factions that have grown since our abandonment of Afghanistan.

I hope we will continue to support.

the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard in Kittery, Maine, is the gold standard, just to get that on the record

It is also the Army, more than any other Service that is providing the lion's share of equipment and training to help Ukraine's own army defeat and defend against Russia's brutal invasion.

This hearing reflects the growing need to improve acquisition outcomes through applying the lessons of past acquisition programs--both good and bad.

I would also note that it does not help the process that the President is late by a month in submitting his budget.

I hope we will continue to support.

I realize that you have a period of time that you can use. But is it accurate that about half of the funding appropriated over the last 3 years is still unobligated?