Our nation's top military leaders have long held that climate change is a threat multiplier.

I urge this committee to support funding for international activities that seek to fight climate change.

The U.S. must take responsibility for our outsized historic emissions and take a leadership role internationally.

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I strongly support robust funding for HUD's lead prevention programs.

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 want to urge the subcommittee to continue its vigorous support for the FAA's effort to modernize our air traffic control system.

America has fallen behind the curve in this area.

I urge continued funding to support the operations and maintenance budget of depots, which are an essential component of our national security.

It is with this in mind that I wish to testify today on the necessity for full funding for the Women, Infants and Children, the WIC Nutrition Program.

Robust military manufacturing is necessary for the sustained strength of our Armed Forces.