I completely agree. As we look at modernizing our four public shipyards, and I have met with many of our workers in our shipyards, they want to have the modern tools.

The primary challenge facing our Nation is the reemergence of long-term strategic competition with Russia and China.

So, are you saying that the Marines are developing a capability to counter information warfare from near-peer competitors such as Russia and China?

Thank you, Madam Chair.

I am concerned of threats in the Pacific region that could disrupt fuel delivery or electricity supplies.

I am concerned that the inability to renegotiate an MOU may result in the loss of a unique space surveillance capability.

It is time for Congress to visit the issue of signing on to UNCLOS, and we should sign on.

No, there doesn't seem to be any one agency that is taking the lead on this, and that is a cause of concern for many of us.

It's important for the United States to project strength, reassure our allies, and build partnerships in Asia-Pacific.

I'd like to have your commitment that we will continue to focus on the need to modernize and increase the capacity and capability of our people at the shipyards.

I would think that a 25 percent cut to the State Department would make it a lot harder for you to work with your partners.

the Red Hill Bulk Fuel Storage Facility at Joint Base Pearl Harbor is a key component of the DOD's operations in the Pacific