Michael Waltz actually said...

"I don't think these conversations are silly at all. I think they are fundamental to the type of fighting force that we have."

"It needs to be based on data, not what we think is going on."

"What safeguards are in place to ensure that the Department of the Navy isn't helping fund the Chinese Communist Party's industrial complex by purchasing photovoltaic cells and modules sourced from Chi..."

"I would encourage that, obviously. But, also, if we could have a followup and if you could share that with us. Because we are putting measures in place, or authorizing measures--it needs to be based o..."