"I also want to point out, that would be about where the President wanted us to be."
"to argue now about cuts is basically to argue against the President's budget."
"I would like to see your budget go higher, given how dangerous the situation in the world is right now."
"to be in Japan and hear about them doubling their commitment of GDP to defense in a 5-year period from 1 to 2 percent, when you are the third-largest economy in the world, that matters."
"Thank you for inviting me to testify on the budget request for the Committee on Rules for the 118th Congress."
"I respectfully request level funding for the 118th Congress to carry out our institutional responsibilities on behalf of the American people."
"I had the opportunity 2 weeks ago to visit with the Ukrainian forces that are there training. It is a pretty awesome sight."
"This is a good day. And I want to thank you very much, Mr. Chairman."
"Thank you, Mr. Chairman, for holding this hearing."
"It is really not a partisan issue; it becomes an institutional issue."
"Each document we should look at, each decision we should make individually."
"The case that the chief is bringing before us today is pretty specific and pretty clear."