Anthony G. Brown

Most states do not currently receive appropriated funds in proportion to their reported needs or population, which demonstrates the inadequacy of the current allotment.

We have to discern whether the President is putting his business and personal interests above our Nation's.

The bottom line is that, if the President had fully divested from his company, this hearing would not be necessary.

I don't think that any public servant, Members of Congress, the President, are above the law, but I don't think that that sentiment is shared at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue.

If you do not take risks, you do not get the great advances.

I have opposed these efforts to widen and to toll these roads. I support tolling more in the case of new facilities, not in existing facilities.

It is concerning that the United States military is relying on foreign-flagged tankers to meet its military sealift requirements.

I hope that your comment here today, that you are not a fan--and I am paraphrasing--of transferring public lands for private-sector development--I just added that piece--I hope that holds true for Oxon Cove, as well.

What infrastructure investments can we make now to lower the 'cost of doing business' in the Arctic in the long-run?

Congress should also insist that the U.S. Navy has ice-strengthened surface vessels in its fleet.

Investing in Arctic infrastructure today is critical to developing a maritime transportation system that generates revenues in the future.

Additional investments, I believe, will be meaningless without a capable workforce prepared for tomorrow's shovel-ready projects.

It is clear to me that the Federal Government must invest in a resilient, modern infrastructure that communities around our country desperately need, and Congress needs to act.

I would reiterate the absolute need for a national resource center for the frontline workforce.

It is imperative, I believe, that the Maritime Administration issue the national maritime strategy, which is years overdue.

However, the maritime industry's strength is not guaranteed, and American dominance at sea is currently being challenged and threatened.

The U.S. maritime industry is essential to ensuring long-term stability and security for our country.

Do you believe that reducing foreign aid by this amount supports our strategy of using all instruments available to the United States?

We often hear and we say frequently that we owe veterans a debt of gratitude that we will never be able to fully repay.

I think they are really laying the groundwork for an enduring rotational, although one day I would like to see a permanent presence of Army Aviation in Europe.

I witnessed the challenges that Puerto Ricans face every day, and what it will take to rebuild a stronger Puerto Rico.

I do want to, in all seriousness, thank you for ensuring that I was able to accompany you, Leader McCarthy, and Whip Hoyer on what I thought was an important and enlightening delegation to Puerto Rico.

Something is definitely wrong. In my 9 months as a member of the House Armed Services Committee, I think I have lost count at the number of times that senior leaders from all services have come to this committee and said that 'We are ready…

I will go so far as adopt and associate myself with General Milley's comment, and I paraphrase, that continuing resolutions--and I will add sequestration--is comparable to legislative malpractice.

I am also concerned that the transfer of armored vehicles and high-powered firearms, as well as many other controlled items, makes our police stations look more like forward operating bases.