we can't keep deferring taking action on keeping pace with China, because it's going to get us in a bad situation.
this budget is, basically, level funding, just a little bit of a dip, it's irresponsible in the long term.
There is no guarantee the United States would win a future conflict with China.
the fact is these UFRs [unfunded requirements] are necessary and we need to fund them.
the nonpartisan--the bipartisan Commission on National Security Defense recommended a 3 to 5 percent increase in defense spending each year ...
why are you canceling the program that our best military minds on deterrence tell us that we need to deter Russia and China?
I just don't know why we would agree with anything that would reduce the force structure and induce a near-term risk with China.
this budget doesn't get you there.
I refuse to support it. We should be expanding and modernizing our naval capabilities as called for by the last administration.
While this administration dithers, China is rapidly growing and modernizing its navy.
Unfortunately, I was being naive. Rather than keeping pace with the threat from China, the President's budget recommendation would let us la...