"Given the current world situation in locations such as North Korea, Ukraine and the Middle East, all members of the Armed Services have an increased potential to be exposed to radiation."
"I am concerned about our long-term counterterrorism strategy and what we are doing to make sure that that is sustainable."
"The fiscal year 2019 budget request for U.S. Special Operations Command [SOCOM] totals more than $13.6 billion, an approximate 10 percent increase, and the largest request ever submitted."
"It is deeply troubling to see continued dependency on overseas continued [contingency] operations funding [OCO]."
"One year ago, before this very committee, General Thomas wisely noted that such dependency has created a force that is, quote, 'largely a facade,' unquote."
"Today we will examine China's pursuit of emerging and exponential technologies and the resultant impact on U.S. national security."
"I too think it is incredibly important that we receive a briefing in a classified setting regarding cyber threats to our naval ships."
"There is a sense of urgency to this. Technology is changing."
"Thank you, Chairman Arrington and Ranking Member O'Rourke, for the opportunity to testify today before the Veterans Affairs' Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity."
"I have introduced several bills that target the strain our military spouses face, especially during times of deployment and relocation."
"H.R. 282, the Military Residency Choice Act, will give military spouses the choice to establish the same State of residency as the servicemember."
"If we are going to retain the best and brightest, we have to make sure we are doing everything we can for their families."