Joe Wilson

And, as I begin, I want to thank the statements of Congressman Albio Sires.

Socialism will work until you run out of spending other people's money.

The election of Ivan Duque gives the U.S. a reliable partner in combating cocaine production and a modified approach to the peace process.

And I would tell you, with the technology we have today, Ambassador, this should be determined.

I am proud that my colleagues, Chris Smith, Chairman Royce, and Ranking Member Eliot Engel and I are able to answer this call and put forth legislation that seeks to address the situation in the DRC.

As the NATO Summit in July approaches, it is important for the Congress of the United States to confirm its commitment to the alliance and particularly Article 5, which states that an armed attack on one shall be considered an armed attack…

If the level is below the amount projected for FY20 in this years budget, then what is not being funded at that lower level?

The sustainment industrial base provides the backbone for the military to respond to a variety of contingencies.

Our depots, arsenals, and ammunition production facilities are critical to this country's ability to project power and to properly train and equip our warfighters.

I want to welcome you to this morning's hearing, and would like to thank our witnesses for being here today to discuss the defense organic industrial base.

The reason it has been informative is because of your interesting questions, which are very helpful, okay, to promote safety for our military personnel.

Thank you very much, Congresswoman Bordallo.

Well, actually, what we will do, this is such an important issue, and I am so grateful for Ranking Member Bordallo raising this issue.

We owe it our service men and women to eliminate preventable accidents and continue to strive to provide the resources necessary for the most capable and most trained military in the world.

Establishing and maintaining our military's technological edge is imperative in order to increase their effectiveness and lethality on the battlefield while protecting our troops.

Is anyone familiar with the Confucius Institutes, which has been identified by a member of the--of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China as a very important propaganda arm?

Afghanistan is a critical point in democracy.

Your comments are just so refreshing to the real world and the ultimate result, protecting American families.

The success of what you are trying to do is so important.

This has been a very helpful hearing, and I just appreciate everyone being here and the participation--record participation by members who are really dedicated to work with you on behalf of the American military.

This sustainment industrial base provides the backbone for the military to respond to a variety of contingencies.

Our shipyards, fleet readiness centers, and air logistics complexes are critical in America's ability to project power.

I call to order the House Armed Services Subcommittee on Readiness.

I am really grateful, a rare example but it's true that we worked together with Gerry Connolly and Steve Chabot, and that is that we are concerned about Russian aggression, beginning in Moldova.

What can we do to encourage our allies to better defend themselves to promote peace through strength?