It is imperative that we find ways to counter the PRC's malign influence and to protect U.S. interests in the region.
Bruce Westerman
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Bruce Eugene Westerman is an American politician serving as the U.S. Representative for Arkansas's 4th congressional district since January 6, 2015. A member of the Republican Party, Westerman has focused on issues such as natural resources, forestry, and environmental policy during his time in office. He has been an advocate for sustainable forestry practices and has worked on legislation aimed at improving the management of public lands. Westerman has also been involved in discussions around economic development and job creation in Arkansas.
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.
The People's Republic of China is an existential threat to the United States.
It's time to establish... a mechanism to pull together and coordinate all U. S. assets and concerns.
We should not neglect the area and simply feel that somebody else is taking care of our problems.
When I say and when other members of the Task Force refer to 'China' and 'Chinese influence,' we are referring to the Chinese Communist Party.
H.R. 2461 creates a new reservation within the boundaries of the Navajo Nation for the San Juan Southern Paiute Tribe.
The key is, as hackers have been getting better about hacking into passwords, we have increased the complexity requirements on the passwords.
Thank you, Chair Hageman, and thank you to the witnesses for being here today.





