Edward Markey actually said...

I am pleased that both the administration and Congress are now recognizing this reality and taking steps to rebuild our military.

Today's hearing will focus on democracy, human rights, and the rule of law, values that have been fundamental to the conduct of U.S. foreign...

We are leading a bipartisan effort...called the Asia Reassurance Initiative Act, or ARIA.

So how does their presence there alter our military calculations in that region?