"we would like Ukraine to win tomorrow, Russia to be completely pushed out. But I think we also have to be realistic about the challenge that we faced."
"there can't be a blank check."
"the cost of trying to get the F-16 up and ready to operate in Ukraine... best case scenario, we could maybe get some operational F-16s into Ukraine within a year"
"this is not a wise use of the resources that are necessary to win the fight"
"the Russians are fighting a massive information campaign... they are also trying to break the coalition"
"let's make sure that that criticism is constructive and we maintain our unity"
"A growing point of contention between Congress and the Biden administration remains over the White House's decision not to designate Russia as a state-sponsor of terrorism."
"We will never prevail in a conflict with China if they're the source of our military supply."
"China is the most challenging national security threat America has faced in 30 years."
"I am grateful for Congress's passing of the FY23 National Defense Authorization Act, including the embedded Taiwan Enhanced Resilience Act."
"The PRC is the only competitor with both the intent and, increasingly, the capability to reshape the international order."
"The PRC does not keep its word, from its treaty with the British on Hong Kong, to its human rights abuses against the Uyghurs."