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Richard Blumenthal

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Richard Blumenthal is an American lawyer and politician serving as the senior United States senator from Connecticut since 2011. A member of the Democratic Party, Blumenthal has focused on issues such as consumer protection, healthcare, and veterans' affairs during his tenure. He previously served as the Attorney General of Connecticut from 1991 to 2011, where he gained recognition for his advocacy on behalf of consumers and his efforts to hold corporations accountable. Blumenthal has been an active voice in the Senate, participating in various committees and addressing key national issues.

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Mar 8, 2017

Admiral Tidd, what percentage of Hezbollah fundraising is derived from drug trafficking and what are the other major sources of profit?

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Mar 8, 2017

We have heard repeatedly in this room, as well as yesterday with Director Clapper, that the Russians will continue attacking the United States unless they are forced to pay a price.

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Mar 8, 2017

I am somewhat surprised that they are carrying out an essential national security and defense mission; they are under attack, just as they would be as if they were conducting a convoy in Afghanistan; and the Department of Defense is not…

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Mar 8, 2017

General McDew, please describe the steps required by a commercial company contracted with TRANSCOM if the company experiences a breach to their cyber network.

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Mar 8, 2017

The combat rescue helicopter...has been responsible for saving 12,000 lives--12,000 lives.

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Mar 8, 2017

How would you suggest that we should address the Iranian destabilizing influence of this regime?

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Mar 8, 2017

I take it, speaking of ballistic missiles, that you would agree with General Selva who testified earlier this week during the House Armed Services Committee that Russia is violating the INF Treaty.

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Mar 8, 2017

Nothing that is changing their behavior, and clearly nothing that will change their behavior in the future because, to quote you or paraphrase you, they have more to gain than to lose by continuing this kind of attack.

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Mar 8, 2017

I'm concerned that we are forced to continue funneling funding into the ailing fleet of Hueys while the Air Force is delaying the procurement of new helicopters.

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Mar 8, 2017

If there is any slippage, will you commit to reporting to this committee as soon as there is any indication--I mean, any indication--that that schedule may at all be delayed again?

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Mar 8, 2017

I agree strongly that the CH-53E, as you say in your testimony, should be replaced, not extended.

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Mar 8, 2017

I am concerned that if we delay procurement, it will negatively impact cost and affordability--for us and our allies invested in the program.

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Mar 8, 2017

But when we complain about the Iranians--and all of us probably in this room would agree with you that they are the major destabilizing influence in that area--we are talking as much about the Russians as we are about the Iranians.

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Mar 8, 2017

How can we best protect our troops and allies from these deployed missiles without escalating the situation?

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Mar 8, 2017

There is no question that the Russians attacked this country through cyber.

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Mar 8, 2017

The shortage of pilots is not just a problem for the United States, but also our allies.

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Mar 8, 2017

I do not want to put you on the spot now, but in terms of our allies, if you could provide some numbers as to how they are seeing the same kind of challenges, that would be very helpful.

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Mar 8, 2017

Would you agree with me and with others that cyber is one of the greatest threats, perhaps the greatest threat, in terms of warfare today?

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Mar 8, 2017

The word 'disconnect' is one of the all-time euphemisms that I have heard in this room.

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Mar 8, 2017

I know you have been asked this question before. In fact, you were asked when you last testified here. You said that tools like sanctions can be an effective option.

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Mar 8, 2017

How are we going to get to 60 F-35As per year when you continue delaying production increases?

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Mar 8, 2017

their conduct there has been destabilizing--the word you used was 'destabilizing'--and abnormal.

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Mar 8, 2017

The arms deal with Saudi Arabia was designed to augment the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia's ability to protect its borders and counter terrorist threats.

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