John Ratcliffe actually said...

the primary role of the Federal Government is to provide for the common defense, and the single-most important part of that is ensuring the ...

the record really underscores that it hasn't been, and that is why Congressman Richmond last year in the markup sought to remove that provis...

That, Mr. Chairman, is as shocking as it is shameful.

First, I would like to thank each of you for your service to our country and to all of our communities.