Michael Waltz actually said...

"I emphasize quickly, to compete with our adversaries in a growing domain, I am asking for my colleagues to support my proposal."

"This directive from the President was issued on advice from then-Secretary Mattis and the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs."

"I think, is something we should take a hard look at."

"I am also interested, very interested, with my colleague Mr. Brown in the Guard and Reserve and the role that they can play, and I would be very interested in seeing that report."