Political Quotes

Without properly maintained ships, vehicles, aircraft, and weapon systems, our forces cannot perform necessary training required to build readiness or meet the operational requirements that are placed upon them.

Thank you very much. And, Mr. Chairman, I want to say thank you. This has been a very informative hearing.

I strongly support Ranking Member Adam Smith's proposal for an independent national commission on military aviation safety.

If we are going to rebuild readiness, we need to ensure that the depot maintenance accounts are fully funded to meet the requirement.