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.
Last Friday, we observed the 1-year anniversary of Putin's illegal and brutal invasion of Ukraine.
These are unprecedented numbers, and it requires an unprecedented level of oversight by this committee and by Congress.
We will never prevail in a conflict with China if they're the source of our military supply.
I think the Space Force is critical to that, and I am a believer in it completely.
The PRC does not keep its word, from its treaty with the British on Hong Kong, to its human rights abuses against the Uyghurs.
Look, Taiwan is democratic, an idea factory, and a global force for good.
The PRC's intent is crystal clear.
Maya Angelou once said that when someone shows you who they are, believe them the first time.
The PRC is the only competitor with both the intent and, increasingly, the capability to reshape the international order.
I am grateful for Congress's passing of the FY23 National Defense Authorization Act, including the embedded Taiwan Enhanced Resilience Act.