And, Mr. Jones, thank you for pointing out about retention.

Sadly, that is a number that families can understand.

It really has been so helpful to all of us, in a bipartisan manner, for the information that you have provided to correct some misstatements that have been made to this committee about eating the healthcare budget alive.

We disagree with the Pentagon on that issue.

the persons who are serving in our military are very skilled.

I believe we should have assurance from Russia that they will not seek this path before we even consider placing MOX into cold standby.

All of this, I think, is an indication of weakness. And we know: Peace through strength.

Well, I would tell you that indeed the facility is 62 percent completed. I believe--and not to be critical, NNSA, the contractor, you should be working together, because this can be done. The alternative is truly putting our country at…

I have visited Russia a number of times, and I have been encouraged by the advance of free enterprise, of what I saw to be a level of democracy, but it is sad to see this extraordinary culture reverting to one-man control.

I believe it interrupts the environmental cleanup missions and disrupts the nonproliferation efforts.

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I am concerned that this is giving encouragement to Russia on its aggression.

The benefits of economic freedom for Russia and its citizens are being undermined by isolating itself from being a law-abiding nation which is not trustworthy at home or abroad, with uncontrolled corruption destroying jobs.

I thank the gentleman for yielding. As an original cosponsor, I am very grateful to Congressman Dr. Tom Price for his insight and leadership on this very important issue. It is no secret that Washington's budget process is broken. The over…

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Thank you, Mr. Chairman. And Admiral, Secretary, thank you very much for being here today and on these very important issues.

Thank you, Congressman Young, for yielding. As an original cosponsor, I am very grateful for Chairman John Kline and Congressman Todd Young for their thoughtful leadership on this very important issue with the Save American Workers Act…

Our military personnel are making such a difference in preserving by peace through strength in that region.

There is no greater contrast on Earth as to the difference between the failure of socialism in North Korea and the dynamic success of South Korea.

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And again, thank you.

I am particularly concerned that North Korea is changing its asymmetric capabilities with deployments and development of new ballistic missile systems.

According to an institute at the University of New Hampshire, the number of long-term unemployed Americans has more than doubled since 2007, to a gruesome 39.3 percent. The President has had more than enough time to get our weak economy…

Thank you for your commitment to our country. And I look forward to reading the report and any way that we can be helpful.