If a commander says to a unit and the sergeant major first sergeant 'We want the unit to go down to the motor pool, and we want to do PMCS on our vehicles, take care of our vehicles today.' But instead if the unit goes off to the barracks…

Is it deemed insignificant to you?

With the growth and the advent of the Internet, do you think that that will provide you the right type of presence in other states?

It is our duty in the House Committee on Small Business to assess these challenges and provide solutions to help businesses grow.

I have heard from many in the marine industry and South Florida about how the abundance of regulations emanating from Washington, DC., is making it harder to conduct and maintain successful businesses.

These numbers are only a portion of the large impact that this industry has on our nation.

So again, we have an instance where regulatory fiat trumped the legislative process in your estimation?

I wholeheartedly agree that on this side, we should have more of those, you know, type of operations where we are training together.

one of the key things that they taught us was unity of command and unity of effort

the last thing I wanted was, you know, cowboys in my area of operations operating, you know, independently without my understanding

Thank you, Mr. Chairman, and Ranking Member. And thanks for the panel for being here.