"I strongly believe that these exercises not only improve readiness, but are one of the most cost-effective ways to present a more complex strategic challenge to the Chinese."
"Do you intend to request increased funding for the Pacific Pathways exercise in FY23, and if so, how would this increased funding allow U.S. Army Pacific to guarantee and optimize persistent access in..."
"We have seen the vital role alliances play in effectively countering and responding to the destabilizing actions of rogue states like Russia."
"Thank you, gentlemen, for your service to our military men and women and to our veterans who served over the 20 years during this longest war in U.S. history."
"The fiscal year 2022 budget request fully funds all aspects of the Department's planned nuclear recapitalization efforts."
"This assessment was deeply concerning to me and other members, and I believe better reflects the reality on the ground as we complete our withdraw."
"The risk assumptions surrounding MQ-9 procurement made by the Air Force when developing their budget request were based on a starkly different reality in Afghanistan."
"It is increasingly clear that we will need to rely exclusively on our over-the-horizon intelligence assets, like the MQ-9 Reaper."
"I was deeply concerned by recent media reporting that at least 1,900 weapons, including machine guns and rocket launchers, had been lost or stolen from arms rooms over the course of the last decade."
"I firmly believe that arms rooms are the single best indicator of the unit's readiness."
"While I fully support efforts to move sexual assault prosecutions outside of the chain of command; there is a clear and urgent need to improve accountability amongst senior leaders for their effective..."