This budget request would result in a real decrease in funding available for the Air Force and Space Force.

I think we need to remember and always remind ourselves that it was Hamas that massacred 1,200 Israelis.

Unfortunately, we then ran into roadblocks in getting the bills brought to the Senate floor.

I commend you and the Chief for your steadfast refusal to compromise on recruiting standards.

It is also the Army, more than any other Service that is providing the lion's share of equipment and training to help Ukraine's own army defeat and defend against Russia's brutal invasion.

This budget request would result in a real decrease in funding available for the Air Force and Space Force.

the President's fiscal year 2025 Budget Request does not do nearly enough to address the flood of illegal migrants and fentanyl entering the United States.

It seems to me that this is a perfect example of something that should have been in the budget request.

I would also note that it does not help the process that the President is late by a month in submitting his budget.

I want to ensure that we are taking every action necessary to try to lessen or prevent the chances of such a tragedy ever happening again.

I am just very concerned that we not try to micromanage Israel's right to defend itself against a terrorist group backed by Iran.

The proposed active duty end strength represents the smallest Active Duty Army since the start of the Volunteer Force in 1973.

It is also the Army, more than any other Service that is providing the lion's share of equipment and training to help Ukraine's own army defeat and defend against Russia's brutal invasion.

The U.S. Border Patrol reported a record 2.5 million encounters of foreign nationals entering our country along the southwest border without authorization in fiscal year 2023.

Mr. Secretary, can you direct CBP to provide these essential seasonal services in Maine?

I feel like it is almost orphaned within the Department.

I hope we will continue to support.

Such funding levels, in my judgment, make it virtually impossible to field the new aircraft and weapon systems in Guard and Reserve units

I supported the expanded use of these contracts to munitions in the FY24 appropriations bill.

the most imminent threat to the U.S. homeland, and our citizens abroad, as well as our allies, may well be the reconstituted terrorist factions that have grown since our abandonment of Afghanistan.

I think that has been lost in this debate, that it gives you better capabilities.

This hearing reflects the growing need to improve acquisition outcomes through applying the lessons of past acquisition programs--both good and bad.

I think we need to remember and always remind ourselves that it was Hamas that massacred 1,200 Israelis.

I intend to draft legislation that would require our Military Services to report to the appropriate authorities when someone... poses a threat.

I am concerned that military program managers are rewarded for embracing the status quo and not taking prudent risks.