"the consequences of a rapid exit are both predictable and unacceptable"
"I have advocated for the transition of mature, game-changing technologies to our warfighters so that we never send them into a fair fight."
"underfunding the State Department will strain U.S. efforts to maintain our present level of diplomatic and military influence across the globe."
"Climate change is impacting stability in areas of the world where our troops are operating today."
"underfunding the Department of Education and Health and Human Services will undermine the military's ability to recruit the best and the brightest."
"the value of our American power projection lies in our diverse and flexible abilities beyond traditional warfighting domains."
"I commend the Navy for being very forward leaning on things like directed energy."
"I just don't want us to, you know, let the perfect be the enemy of the good."
"We can't let the perfect be the enemy of the good."
"To begin to repair the damage that has been done to readiness, and to build the capacity needed for today's dangerous world, we believe that $640 billion is required for fiscal year 2018."
"I support the President's commitment to rebuilding the military. However, I am concerned that the current budget request does not go far enough."