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.

We have to go back to establishing the same deterrence that we practiced during the Cold War in my view.

The submarines are the most survivable element of it; the ICBMs are the most ready; the bombers are the most flexible.

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?

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

Would you talk about those two aspects, and would you support a few thousand more American troops to get the job done in this mission?

That end of life might occur as soon as when?

So if I mentioned that on the floor later on today, that would be a good point to make. Is that right, sir?

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

The budget process is broken. It is why we are sitting here today.

General, you said our mission is to make sure our sons and daughters never have to fight in a fair fight.

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

To hold onto an outdated treaty is to put our forces and citizens at risk.

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

We have every right to be there. We have, in fact, increased our presence, and I think that is the right step.

I've said this many times before--sequestration must be repealed.

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

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.

I think they do a good job for you.

To the extent that laws and policies are being outpaced, tell us what you need. Let us know what you need.

Is it the position, to your knowledge, of the Secretary of Defense?

We have disinvested in the military three times.

We have a populace in Afghanistan who supports our presence there.

So problems, yes, but it is not going to slow you down.

Secretary Speer and General Milley, let me start off by asking about the Lakota, the Army's primary training helicopter...