The Biden administration's announcement means that wind turbine construction can finally begin as soon as next year off the coast of Martha's Vineyard.

As a proud representative of a coastal district pioneering technological innovation and renewable technologies, I want to do everything I can do to support the development of this industry.

It is this determination that inspired Chair Bera, Ranking Member Chabot, Ranking Member Fitzpatrick, and I to organize this hearing today.

the level of cooperation with China and Russia really reaching unprecedented highs

Forging a united coalition with our democratic allies and partners to confront the autocrats in Moscow and in Beijing is a national security imperative.

For the first time ever, at last month's summit in Brussels, NATO members agreed that China's stated ambitions and assertive behavior presents systemic challenges to the rules-based order.

This comprehensive piece of legislation calls for the revitalization of American diplomacy, leadership, and investments, globally, in response to the policy changes that are posed by China.

Recommendations are one thing, but hearing from both the Secretary of Defense and the Chair of the Joint Chiefs that you support that effort too is so important.

No person should ever feel threatened based on who they are, what they believe, or who they love.

I think it really underscores the importance of our committee having this hearing and the fact that this is an international issue and not just a domestic issue.

Now we, the United States, as an historic leader for human rights globally, must make it clear that LGBTQI+ rights are universal.