Julia Brownley: “I fear, based on the actions of this administration thus far, that in the coming years, we will continue to lose ground…”

I will say, though, that I, back in November, I visited the Los Angeles Regional Office and met with VBA employees there.

I guess my question to you is, and this lies some of my frustration, is that the net net increase in hiring--and I presume it is not--but you let me--tell me one way or the other, is it net net?

I do think that it is important that we acknowledge the progress that we have made.

I would just say that, yes, I want to be competitive with China's military and their readiness first and foremost. Second, our DOD officials are talking about the future. They are not talking about today. They are talking about…