Jim Cooper: “You need to plug that defense hole and you need to plug it with real dollars, not borrowed dollars from China.”

I thank the gentleman. I appreciate his kind words about me and do any other members have questions they would like to bring up now?

This hearing will come to order. I would like to begin by thanking our distinguished panel of witnesses.

I am worried about the partisan tone of your questions.

The continuing silence, to me, is nearly deafening.