Madeleine Bordallo actually said...

However, the Air Force is unique in that the demand for its units has increased in recent years while the service has shrank.

While some challenges, such as critical skills shortages, affect each component, they do so differently.

We need strong relationships and a strong military, but a whole-of-government approach in a coherent strategy is essential.

It is only through strong partnerships, international rule of law, and strength that we can deter aggressive and autocratic behavior that th...