This budget request would result in a real decrease in funding available for the Air Force and Space Force.

I think that is a really important point, that it is going to be more expensive, and plus, that is where the capability is.

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.

There are many challenges confronting the Navy today but three are at the forefront of my mind.

I would suggest to you that pausing or delaying the delivery of weapons to Israel is a decision, and it is a decision that most Members of Congress would take issue with.

The proposed active duty end strength represents the smallest Active Duty Army since the start of the Volunteer Force in 1973.

The last time the Navy requested so few ships was more than 15 years ago.

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?

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

I commend you and the Chief for your steadfast refusal to compromise on recruiting standards.

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

I have worked with the Army because I am drafting legislation where I want the Army and all the Services to be able to trigger state crisis intervention laws.

I am concerned that military program managers are rewarded for embracing the status quo and not taking prudent risks.

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

China's Navy continues its explosive growth from more than 370 ships today to 435 by the year 2030.

I think that has been lost in this debate, that it gives you better capabilities.

It wasn't the Israelis that started this conflict.

I rise today in support of the final six government funding bills before us. These bipartisan, bicameral bills are the result of many months of hard work by the Appropriations Committees in both the Senate and the House. Let me start by…