"I think we owe it to the children, we owe it to their parents, to provide the best STEM opportunities possible."
"How are we doing to track this financial network and then go after their business interests that support the network?"
"Do you think that Ukrainian assistance will come under that area to help build the capacity of the security forces?"
"Do you agree with the intent of the Leahy vetting requirements, and will the changes that have taken place impact training and other engagement activities conducted by the combatant commanders?"
"Speaking of that, 70 percent of the CTR program is devoted to the cooperative biological engagement program."
"This is an important program to help stem the flow of illicit nuclear material across the borders."
"I want on this subcommittee to do everything we can to support DARPA's efforts at investing in those high-risk, high payoffs."
"$200 million will cut about 1,500 grants nationwide, give or take."
"Can you explain the approach that the CTR program is taking with respect to the rest of the Middle East and North Africa?"
"I'm not sure I understand what the gift basket was that these countries didn't agree with."
"Am I correct in understand that DOD made numerous difficult decisions in this budget request specifically in order to ensure that our modernization programs will preserve our technical superiority?"