11/30/2016
https://www.congress.gov...
"Would you agree with me that the only really restraining force on North Korea would be at this time the Chinese?"
"So are you concerned about this combination of factors about Chinese behavior?"
"Will you be able to ensure the American people that you will carry out your assigned security requirements to defend this Nation if sequestration continues the path that it's on?"
"Shortsighted cuts to defense capabilities will result in a weakened U.S. military and would embolden adversaries like North Korea."