I think this is an issue we have to pay careful attention to, and it is one that we need to focus on.

I believe you said that you are an advocate for greater capabilities for our attack submarine fleet, if that is right.

What is the justification, if any, for keeping this in place?

I fully agree with the comments that have been made not only by Senator Chambliss but others around the table.

We already have the TTPs for the A-10, don't we?

What role is Russia playing right now in what's happening in Venezuela with the oppression that we've seen from the Venezuelan Government by President Maduro.

General Austin, has Russia provided Assad's forces training?

General Austin, what kind of weapons has Russia provided Assad?

the activity of the al Qaeda network in Africa is growing and you describe that threat as one of your primary near-term challenges.

the re-attack times are much faster for the A-10 because of the low and slow ability.

General Odierno came before this committee and described the A-10 as the best CAS platform we have today.

I remain deeply concerned that those commitments are not there at the level of resources that they should be.