05/19/2021
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"Do you believe that you need additional authority to undertake your current mission sets?"
"Clearly, if people know that these are promotable skills and we can move them up the chain, they can have a place within your--they are in for the long haul, they are more likely to stay."
"It is critical for those of us in Congress to make sure SOF is properly manned, trained, and resourced for future demands."
"Thank you. My time has expired. I hope we will get to a second round of questions. With that, I yield back and thank you for your answers."