"We must do all that we can to ensure that any American who wants to bravely serve in the United States armed forces... feels that they belong."
"I am trying to figure out what Pacific deterrence initiative actually means nowadays and whether it has the purpose that I think Congress envisioned."
"I think first of all as I look at the fiscal year 2025 overall PDI summary from DOD, including the Department of the Army, you cited $1.5 billion to PDI."
"I guess my real question here is again I want something that I can look at and go, okay, yeah, we have got everything in that box and we know what we have to do in the Indo-Pacific."
"Iran's missile and drone attacks on Israel and the persistent and aggressive actions of China and Russia are reminders that we need a strong military to deter war, protect U.S. interests and, when nec..."
"Frankly, like my friend Chairman Calvert, I would like to see an increase in defense spending to more completely address these threats."
"However, additional funding would not absolve the Department of its responsibility to deliver capabilities on time and on budget."
"I am in support of trying to change the law so that it works for the grizzly bears and for humans."
"Just overall, this is my own personal opinion, I know we have other committees looking at COVID in a variety of ways, but I would much prefer, in addition to knowing where it came from, which I am ver..."
"I agree very much with what the ranking member had to say. I thought the testimony was useful for both of these Members."
"The Federal Government must be able to quickly and effectively deploy resources."
"We cannot carry out our mission to end homelessness and protect affordable housing... if we do not invest in the Federal agency."