In the committee, we have heard repeatedly in recent months from all the Services about the present global threat environment that we are in and our lack of adequate readiness.

We need to get a broad range of skills and experience here.

I still think it is back to priorities, and a lot of people out there in the real world agree with me.

We must always strive to grow and strengthen our security partnerships throughout the region.

Yes, but you have to keep in mind that one of the facts is that there has not been a BRAC round yet--and I have been involved in these BRAC rounds since 1987--where they have not lost money the first 3 years or so.

A fully-militarized South China Sea will only serve to enable China to more aggressively pursue these ends.

China is rapidly building a modern, capable military that appears to far exceed its stated defensive purpose or potential military needs.

the best way to promote security and healthy civil-military relations in Thailand is to engage more, not less, with the Thai leadership.

For decades, America has been uncontested, and that is no longer the case now.

Strengthening our military capacity can successfully deter conflict and coercion, and will enable us to respond decisively when needed.

In my 2016 final assessment on implications of Russia's evolving A2/AD, I underlined three key requirements.

Assuring our allies and partners of unwavering U.S. commitment.