Roger Wicker

With regard to the cyber service, which you are doubtful about, do I understand Britain does have such a cyber force?

For the third you would like to keep, do you think that is a good way to get to be a four-star?

Let me follow up on the chairman's statement with regard to the Air Force cyber officers not remaining in that field of work.

Well, help us out, though, because it may not be in your lane.

How are we going to do that?

To hold onto an outdated treaty is to put our forces and citizens at risk.

Well, keep us posted on that.

It seems to me the chairman's point is the dramatic point, and that is that there is this short-range artillery and we have no defense should North Korea decide to unleash those.

If the Navy gets its 355 ships and you get your portion of it, what will you be capable of doing that you cannot do now?

When I am told 355 ships is the requirement, I believe that.

I've said this many times before--sequestration must be repealed.

Despite the region's four significant challenges since my last report to you, we have strengthened America's network of alliances and partnerships.

China continues a methodical strategy to control the South China Sea.

We want to bring Kim Jong-un to his senses and not to his knees.

We have done so for the simple reason that China is the only country that may have the influence to truly curb North Korea's destabilizing behavior.

It is shameful that China has retaliated against South Korea with economic and cyber means.

The most immediate threat is the situation on the Korean Peninsula.

America's interests in the Asia-Pacific region are deep and enduring.

We have not noticed any difference in our relationships with our partners in the region as a result of President Trump's policies.

A U.S. national security cutter recently seized 16 tons of cocaine worth $400 million.

I think they do a good job for you.

While Mexico's efforts to combat transnational criminal organizations have resulted in notable successes by capturing or killing senior cartel leaders such as El Chapo, the security situation remains highly volatile.

It's vitally important that we continue to invest in our relationship during this critical period so as not to squander the extraordinary progress that has been achieved.

To be clear, the threat posed by these groups extends beyond the drugs they smuggle into our communities.

That end of life might occur as soon as when?