Gary Peters

The committee recognizes the critical need for the National Guard, as an essential component of the Joint Force, to conduct all-domain training and exercises in support of the National Defense Strategy (NDS).

I was pleased to see that this budget can make significant investments in our Army, Science, and Technology Enterprise.

I think it is an important project, and helps strengthen that Marine Corps presence on Selfridge Air National Guard Base as well.

The Marine Corps Reserve is an absolutely critical element of our Total Force.

Until we address both of these push factors we are not going to see the kind of return on our investment.

I want to talk about root causes and ask you about root causes if I could.

I have continued to press DHS to adequately track and report data on the domestic terrorism threat.

Domestic terrorism driven by white supremacist and anti-government extremists continues to be the most significant terrorism threat to the United States.

I'll probably be seeing you again on April 18th when you come before my Homeland Security Committee for another budget hearing.

Until we address both of these push factors we are not going to see the kind of return on our investment.

I want to talk about root causes and ask you about root causes if I could.

Domestic terrorism driven by white supremacist and anti-government extremists continues to be the most significant terrorism threat to the United States.

I have continued to press DHS to adequately track and report data on the domestic terrorism threat.

I'll probably be seeing you again on April 18th when you come before my Homeland Security Committee for another budget hearing.

The committee recognizes the critical need for the National Guard, as an essential component of the Joint Force, to conduct all-domain training and exercises in support of the National Defense Strategy.

I think it is an important project, and helps strengthen that Marine Corps presence on Selfridge Air National Guard Base as well.

I was pleased to see that this budget can make significant investments in our Army, Science, and Technology Enterprise.

The fiscal year 2024 budget request includes $24-million investment for supply facilities for the Marine Reserve Unit, in Battle Creek, Michigan.

We must ensure that DHS is prepared to address the irregular flows of migrants at our Southern Border.

Natural disasters driven by global climate change present one of the most serious security threats to our nation.

Domestic terrorism driven by white supremacist and anti-government extremists continues to be the most significant terrorism threat to the United States.

I want to talk about root causes and ask you about root causes if I could.

I will continue work to reauthorize and strengthen needed authorities to counter the escalating threats from drones.

DHS must do so in a way that respects civil rights and civil liberties.

I have continued to press DHS to adequately track and report data on the domestic terrorism threat.