We've seen extraordinary circumstances in Ukraine, along the border there, and actions taken by Russia and its leader.

We would like to continue to work on this with you, because when I was over in Israel recently we met with the Israeli Defense Force, their leaders, in regards to this issue.

Weapon systems are subject to the Nunn-McCurdy Act, and this requires congressional notification and potentially program termination based on per-unit costs increasing more than 15 or 25 percent above original estimate.

How are we responding to these encroachments into our hemisphere?

Your sailors and marines are doing extraordinary, just extraordinary work over there.

We want to make sure we're working closely with mental health facilities in nearby bases and places that they can go to and feel that their privacy will be protected.

I'm concerned about the persistent issue of suicides among our servicemembers. It's often considered a personnel issue, but I consider it a readiness issue as well.

We can't continue on that path and be status quo without making some very tough decisions.

If you could take it back to DOD that they may want to take another look at this?

I would worry more, frankly, about cyber attacks and the potential damage that could cause if it were on a large-scale basis.

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