I am thankful we are holding this hearing on hypersonics, not only to understand our adversaries' capabilities and intentions...

We have to be smart about what we invest in.

While our adversaries have been developing these weapon systems for years, ever since we built an anti-ballistic missile system, the Department has watched and done little to negate their asymmetric advantages...

One of the top conclusions of our Future of Defense Task Force was that it is not enough for the Department to pursue technology for technology's sake.

I have to say I was struck by how vague your answers were.

Indeed, the operational concepts should come first and then we should develop whatever technology is needed to best address the need.

The safety and security of the United States over 21 years since 9/11 is no accident. It is due to the sweat, toil, and blood of thousands of young Americans. Many Americans have enjoyed the fruits of this labor with not contributing…

I share the general consensus that we should re-debate the AUMF. That is Congress' job. I have voted for measures similar to this in the past that will force that debate. We should force Congress to debate the AUMF, but we should not force…

Thank you, sir, for your 36 years of distinguished service to our nation and the past 3 years as head of Northern Command.

I appreciate your view that strategic deterrence is much broader than nuclear weapons, as the world and the threats we face as a nation have evolved significantly since our nuclear triad was first established.

I hustled. I am a Marine, I can hustle.

the problem is that Vladimir Putin did not believe that before he started this war.