The MSP provides for a fleet of 60 militarily-useful commercial vessels operating in international trade.

Well, as a strong supporter of the Jones Act, that is kind of where we should be, I would say.

I am not sure if we have gotten to a point that we believe that something that we can do as a nation would strengthen our ability to protect ourselves from this new threat.

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

How important is it to ensure that a facility such as the MSSS Site maintains its research and operational capabilities as space becomes an increasingly crowded and contested domain?

Our ability to defeat advanced ballistic missiles, associated countermeasures, cruise missiles and hypersonic glide vehicles requires continued Congressional support of PB investments in sensors (space & ground), improved kill vehicles…

I'm confident Air Force Space Command, National Reconnaissance Office, and Air Force Material Command understand the site's value and will conclude a fair and equitable MOU.

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

The threat is evolving and the ability to sustain our advantage demands a strong commitment to sustained future investments.

Admiral Harris, in your opinion, what recommendations would you offer to counter the naval threat China and Russia pose in the region?

China's historically unprecedented economic development has enabled an impressive military buildup that could soon challenge the United States across almost all domains.