This is a resolution that we're putting forward honoring the excellent mission that our Special Operations Forces have just done.
We need to ensure our competitive advantage is not reduced at this critical time.
The defense industrial base today is as fragile as it's ever been.
I believe that having an industrial base that has some diversity is critical to be able to maintain competition.
We should take full advantage of that.
Increased U.S. contributions would provide additional expertise and capabilities in support of U.N. peacekeeping missions.
our ability to deliver equipment still lags behind, often taking 12 to 18 months
Are you confident that DOS is committed to making this initiative work jointly?
What remains the main impediment under the 1206 program to delivering equipment when it is needed?
I do want to say that we're going to keep the record open for any colleagues that may have questions for the record, until the close of busi...
do you believe that building the capacity of foreign security forces is a core function of DOD?