06/12/2017
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"I am worried in the extreme about the lack of leadership positions for which we have a nominee at all in the Defense Department, in the State Department."
"I think it's important for us to make policy and not devolve all of our authority to the Executive Branch in this instance."
"This is not forced upon us except that it is the priority of this Administration to cut taxes in the amount of anywhere from $1 to $5 trillion over the next 10 years."
"This subcommittee has expressed repeated concerns, ones that DOD leaders and commanders have echoed at these hearings, over time underinvestment in MILCON will negatively impact mission."