If I understand correctly, part of the equation is whether a weapon goes into exoatmospheric.

But the concern that many of us has is about the frequency of hypersonic testing from Russia and China.

I appreciate my colleagues for taking time to be here, of course, and certainly our ranking member, Mr. Bishop.

I mentioned that the Cole-Bishop legislation finds common ground by helping people quit smoking.

Good morning, and the subcommittee will come to order.

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I appreciate, again, the bipartisan cooperation that went into crafting this bill. It is very important. Mr. Chair, I would ask my colleagues to support this legislation.