I do agree that the F-35 and F/A-18 do not have equivalent performance and capability characteristics.

EUCOM greatly appreciates the continued strong Congressional support for the European Deterrence Initiative (EDI).

North Korea's cyberattacks are estimated to provide the regime with as much as $1 billion per year--a staggering figure equivalent to one-third of the country's exports.

the United States must continue to strengthen its relationship with Israel through ongoing security cooperation.

Do you believe this is sufficient? How is this funding being used to rebuild response capacity and capability?

I am concerned about the triad and American naval superiority.

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Senator, the F-35 is an amazing piece of gear in many fronts.

I have the impression over the years that I have been on the Armed Services Committee that their cyber activities have mounted over the years.

The increased presence of Russian submarines in the Greenland, Iceland, and UK (GIUK) gap requires the full attention of the United States and our allies.

Do you agree that North Korea, Russia, and other malicious actors must pay a steeper price for their cyberattacks?

Does the current rotary wing aircraft inventory meet the needs of a 355-ship Navy--regardless of the mix?

The United States Government suspended security assistance to Pakistan due to Pakistan's lack of effective actions.

Should there be more action as opposed to watching?

How has having a senior-level gender advisor that reports directly to you improved your command's ability to be a more effective fighting force?

I believe that every country ought to do as much as they can.

I am concerned that these agreements have existed not just with Saudi Arabia and the UAE, but with many other countries and with very little oversight from Congress during the administration of both parties.

I feel a sense of urgency about this ongoing warfare against our democracy that I feel, so far, is not reflected in the response from our Department of Defense.

No country can match our ability to operate under the sea, but if we don't continue to resource undersea warfare capabilities, China and Russia will close that gap.

The response of the United States of America to this ongoing attack has been completely inadequate.

Hezbollah is very active in a number of South American countries, particularly in money laundering, drug trading.

Russia's actions threaten the foundations of democracy.

the provision of enhanced defensive assistance is an important signal of United States support to Ukraine

I have been impressed by the complete inadequacy of the federal response to fellow Americans there.

It has not changed the calculus or the behavior on the part of the Russians.