"Our nation's top military leaders have long held that climate change is a threat multiplier."
"I would like to highlight section 6, which defines military value criteria as 'the ability to support educational requirements that enhance the success of members of the Armed Forces in their military..."
"It is clear that when those students graduate, they are prepared to lead in the future of warfare."
"I have no doubt that an investment in the NPS and similar types of institutions is a prime investment, not only in our military, but in our civil military relations around the world."
"The United States military is the greatest military in the world, and it can only stay that way if we provide our ongoing support."
"Robust military manufacturing is necessary for the sustained strength of our Armed Forces."
"I urge continued funding to support the operations and maintenance budget of depots, which are an essential component of our national security."
"I want to reiterate the opposition I expressed last Congress to any implementation of new A-76 studies by the Department of Defense."
"We have to act sensibly with taxpayer dollars by basing our decisions on the facts."
"I strongly support robust funding for HUD's lead prevention programs."
"I urge the subcommittee to increase its support for our long-neglected national railway network."
"America has fallen behind the curve in this area."