My approach is a little bit different perhaps than as Dr. Farkas outlined. I think our premise should be to keep our allies as our allies.

that is very encouraging.

I think, strategically, we want Turkey in the F-35 program.

Each administration serves as a steward of these assets with a responsibility to defend, strengthen, and lead them.

it is very encouraging to see the focus on readiness.

I am reluctant to go down the path of a NATO passing judgment on democracies within that club while trying to set the standards that we want to uphold.

I think Bulgaria has been the fundamental story of how you create a Europe whole and free, where former adversaries become allies.

South Carolinians are grateful that President Donald Trump has nominated Michael Kratsios, son of John and Maria Kratsios of Columbia, to be the U.S. Chief Technology Officer. He is a very successful and qualified leader to develop…

I think Bulgaria is underappreciated in terms of our ability to push back on those influences.

the Iron Dome says it provides 'the best value to the Army based on its schedule, cost per kill, magazine depth, and capability against specified threats.'

Can you describe how this budget will address shortfalls in intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance capabilities?

It is very encouraging.

The Iron Dome is a very capable system. It is got basically 100 percent track record in combat.

I am grateful to represent the people of the Second District of South Carolina which is the home of Fort Jackson.

I think that, through engagement rather than isolation, rather than ostracizing our allies, being engaged, and I think that helps with the congressional body.

But the Russian challenge to us is likely to remain asymmetric. Therefore, we should double down on our support, working with the European Union to strengthen resilience of democratic societies through efforts that range from diversifying…

I think the reality is we are facing a declining Russia which is seeking to disrupt our interests, and doing so pretty effectively.

I have suggested that we should not just support what is happening on the part of the Venezuelan people, but think about how we work with Colombia, Brazil, and back the regional countries.

It is very encouraging to see the focus on readiness.

That is very encouraging. And Ms. Secretary, it is very encouraging the Army plans to field two batteries of the Iron Dome system.

America's friends and allies are the United States' best competitive advantage.

We should have a strategy that thinks about how Beijing and Moscow do not become allied in their efforts, but that we drive that wedge.

The acquisition requires an 'above threshold reprogramming' request for FY19 funds.

It is extraordinary.

The Nuclear Posture Review provides a framework for modernizing the nuclear triad.