"The resources we commit now and in the future will preserve a free and open Indo-pacific and strengthen our posture and provide us with the ability to fight and win should deterrence fail."
"There's no question about that. I made reference to our reentry program, the dollars that we are investing in that."
"I just don't see any inherent value from permitless carry House Bill 1927."
"This bill took effect September 1st of last year. The Major Cities Police Chiefs, a major law enforcement organization, testified against it."
"Absolutely. No question."
"Yes, without question."
"Ukraine is a democracy, while Russia is an authoritarian regime that is seeking to impose its will, upon a validly-elected democracy, in Ukraine. And we're on the side of democracy."
"Ukraine is a democracy. Russia is an authoritarian regime that is seeking to impose its will upon a validly elected democracy in Ukraine, and we are on the side of democracy."
"You killed an innocent man, and yet an attack didn't happen."
"the acting secretary acknowledged that he requested that this be defunded."
"it's always concerning when we have testimony, as we have from the both of you, concerning China's and Russia's modernization."