Betty McCollum actually said...

"The Navy is treating the Arctic region with the concern that I believe it warrants, given Russia and China's increased activities in the region."

"So we know, in order to be successful, not only do you need equipment; you need the personnel to operate the equipment to do the mission."

"We can be short people when we need them the most."

"And when you help a veteran, you help their family, and I say that as a daughter of a veteran."