If the opinion goes unchanged in its final form, there will be massive ramifications for women, including those in the armed services.

You already have really restrictive policies, and in states where access to abortion care might be completely eliminated, obviously it would be really difficult and impact retention because the percentage of female troops that end up…

Your care and attention to our Marines and our families is not lost on me.

As the Chairwoman of the Subcommittee, Congresswoman Wasserman Schultz and myself you know that we are committed to do all that we can to help improve the quality of life for our service members and their families.

I am grateful to the Congress for their continued strong support to ensure sailors are equipped to defend the nation.

But every single year the president's request seeks to increase overall defense spending, as I mentioned in my opening remarks, but I would say for some reason, but I really kind of know what you are likely to respond, military…

I find it unacceptable that the annual budget request is yet again looking to reduce spending compared to last year's enacted funding levels.

I mean, there are words and actions, and I am a show-me person, not a tell-me person.

a 39-percent cut is the action.

I have spoken with the Secretary and was really pleased to see the focus on oncology, cancer treatment, and research, including $81 million within the research program.

The Department of the Army is facing the most dramatic cuts of all the services.