James M. Talent: “I would prefer that the House do nothing rather than that--better not to act at all then to twist the Constitution…”

But it is really important because the impact of the next 8 to 10 years, particularly in that theater, if they are able--I don't have to tell you all--to operationalize hypersonics, we have trouble because our missile defenses go out the…

We fear our military lacks the capability to attract, use, and keep the unconventional, technical, and cutting-edge talents and skills that it needs to meet future threats and new realities.

I think the top-level political authority, which you all represent, what is it you want the outcome of this to be and why?

I think success means protecting the American homeland, the territorial integrity of allies, the economy, from attacks.