Ted Yoho

We may not like all of it but there are parts of it that are essential that we can't do without.

I came up here one of those ones wanting to get rid of it. But I was ignorant then.

I don't think we ought to give them a dime of foreign assistance.

I think it is not only a humanitarian issue but a political issue that the United States show support for those three countries.

I do too, and I think that's something that's been lacking for that transition.

I think we just have to be clear-eyed about the reality of the circumstance and do what we have to do within the confines of our Constitution to preserve our free democracy.

China is stepping in and has made bloody threats over these countries

They're changing the demographics of the Tibetan region and putting in Chinese nationals to dilute the population

I hope that as you proceed to testify or answer questions you'll address how, under this administration, which seems to exemplify all of those problems--lack of transparency, lack of accountability, no free exchange of ideas, xenophobia…

We believe our rights come from a Creator and that government is instituted by we the people to protect our God-given rights

I think it's time for us as a nation we need to look at these things when we have foreign countries, as we've seen with Russia, as we've seen with China, dictating or pushing the narrative that weakens our democracy and bolsters…

It's right out in front of us if we just listen.

That kind of economic power used to cut off the next Tibet movie, used to demand that never is the Chinese Government or its agents a villain in any movie.

We are resolved to fight the bloody battle against our enemies with a strong determination to take our place in the world.

We will not allow that to happen here.

I am sitting here saying that it's an existential threat not only to the life of individuals who might have the temerity to protest conditions in Iran but to the region, and ultimately if the JCPOA works out the way I think it will to the…

I thank my good friend from North Carolina. And I love that story. That is a great story. What you touched on is the loyalty, the trust, the integrity of these working dogs--not only in the work they do, but when they come back to the…

Next I yield to the gentleman from my Pennsylvania, Brigadier General Scott Perry, my good friend.

I think that's something we need to weigh in and you brought up.

Thank you, Mr. Chairman, and I appreciate you guys being here. I could sit here all day and talk to you guys about this stuff because I think it's so important.

We have had several discussions with them. In fact, we are introducing the BUILD Act, which is Better Utilization of Investments Leading to Development.

I agree with General Mattis. We have to use a certain amount, but we have to use it more effectively.

Unfortunately, we are going through a tectonic shift in world powers that we haven't seen the likes since World War II.

When I see a house on fire and I need to get my family out, I don't need to stop and water the plants before I leave.

Let's reform it to where we get the bang out the buck that the American taxpayers expect...