"Japan has recently committed to increasing its patrols and its training activities with the United States in the South China Sea."
"As we look back to the state of our national security 15 years ago, I believe that we are safer from the type of orchestrated attack that shocked us all on September 11, 2001."
"I want to thank you and the Ranking Member for holding this hearing and for everything that you are doing to make sure that we are closing down any and all pathways from potential terrorists from gett..."
"Let me just say what a distinct privilege it has been to serve with you, and I deeply appreciate your leadership."
"I am certainly thrilled with this prospect, and I know the capacity that Electric Boat in Quonset-Davisville in my district have for ramping up and taking on this challenge."
"When Goldwater-Nichols was first enacted, the international security environment was already demanding."
"The House-passed version of the NDAA includes a provision I offered with my friend Joe Wilson to expand talent-exchange authorities."
"I believe we need to see more efforts like these incorporated into Department-wide reform initiatives."
"Thank you, General. Thank you and your team for the work you are doing."
"Could we--well, before my time is about to expire, in terms of, for the record, building out the training environment, what is still needed and how can we be of assistance further?"
"If we have a large-scale cyber attack that leads to infrastructure damage and DOD is called in to assist, what organization within DOD will take the lead?"