But instead of strengthening our forces against these threats, we have seen sustained cuts to our military's force structure, modernization, and readiness.
Goodness. Mr. Chanin, if you think it is tough being questioned by Senator Warren, try to be on her first-year contract class panel one day.
Although commonly perceived as a self-regulator, FINRA is not accountable to the industry in the way a self-regulator would be.
I think it was once described-- regulation was once described as a moat around the larger firms, protecting them.
It seems that it is kind of in this neither fish nor fowl category now with its relationship to the SEC.
Over the last 7 years, in many industries, to include the financial services industry, we have seen considerable consolidation.
I make the comparison and ask the question to highlight the challenges the Air Force has...
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It is apparent through Russia's actions that their primary objective in Syria is to bolster the Assad regime.
Russia's cooperation with Iran appears to be expanding beyond near-term coordination or operations in Syria.
Thank you, gentlemen, for your testimony here today, and also for your long service to our country.