03/21/2023
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"I believe that China's actions are provocative, increases tensions, and it causes the nations in the region to look to the United States as their security partner of choice and away from China."
"One of the points that you both made and I made in my statement was the decision by Secretary Carter to lower the number of combat air patrols for the remotely piloted aircraft from 60 to 65."
"The threats facing our Nation are not diminishing, and it underscores our need for a well-trained and well-resourced, properly equipped military force that can deploy at a moment's notice."
"Well, thank you very much, Mr. Chairman."