General Allyn, Admiral Moran, General Walters, General Wilson, what interim benchmarks and timelines have been established to ensure progress stays on track?

I would say if we can afford to reach the point where that yield is achieved and realized, I would agree with you.

I have had the advantage of dealing with these issues for 22 years in the Senate.

First of all, I have something to submit for the record, Mr. Chairman. This is the largest coalition I have seen. This is a letter to President Trump from over 500 organizations through almost everything in America.

Is weapons system sustainment being adequately incorporated into initial acquisition planning for new weapon systems to ensure these systems can be efficiently and effectively maintained over their life cycles?

the over-regulation that we're dealing with on a regular basis--

As you know, the President has talked about the public-private partnerships.

What is your assessment of the state of the munitions industrial base?

will each of the services be able to recruit and retain qualified personnel to fill the ranks of a larger force?

What are each of your service's priorities over the next five years for modernizing its key combat capabilities?

What impact does aging infrastructure have on each of the services' ability to increase or sustain readiness?

I think we also need to recognize...52 percent of all revenues that came into the United States went into defending America. That figure is now 15 percent.