Bruce Westerman actually said...

"We need centralized strategic planning and control at the national level here in Washington."

"It's time to establish, perhaps in the National Security Council (NSC), a mechanism to pull together and coordinate all U. S. assets and concerns."

"Is this the result of low U.S. engagement in the region? The short answer is YES!"

"We will meet this threat head on and will not stand idly by in the face of Chinese aggression."