This attack on one of our closest allies, perpetrated by Vladimir Putin, demands a strong and unequivocal response.

The pursuit and potential use of weapons of mass destruction remains a high-consequence threat to our national security.

I am concerned about our long-term counterterrorism strategy and what we are doing to make sure that that is sustainable.

It is deeply troubling to see continued dependency on overseas continued [contingency] operations funding [OCO].

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.

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.

I want to take a moment today to highlight the real results we have achieved on behalf of north country families in this Congress. In 2017, we worked on many important initiatives to grow the north country economy, support our veterans and…

Today we will examine China's pursuit of emerging and exponential technologies and the resultant impact on U.S. national security.

I was speaking with constituents and unintentionally missed the vote on rollcall 676, the Previous Question on H. Res. 658. Had I been present, I would have voted ``Yea'' on rollcall No. 676.

We also include a new 2-year authority to counter irregular warfare and unconventional threats, such as those being posed by Russia and other adversaries. Before I conclude, I would like to thank Chairman Mac Thornberry for his leadership…

When you eat today, you can thank a farmer. Across this great Nation, over 3 million farmers work tirelessly each day to produce the food that feeds our families and keeps our country running. From Grace-Way Dairy Farm in Lowville to…

There is a sense of urgency to this. Technology is changing.