Mac Thornberry: “The accomplishments of SOF over the past decade in fighting terrorists have been remarkable.”

This is substituting the judgment of the administration for the judgment of Congress by reducing specific weapons systems that had been authorized and appropriated.

It is also a challenging political environment, and to be charged with what I believe is the first function of the Federal Government--to defend the country--is a significant responsibility.

As they multiply, the potential entry points for attacks of some sort multiply as well, and I don't think there has been nearly enough attention by the software companies, the hardware companies or us as individuals into safeguarding these…

This issue is important. Members of this committee hear evidence every week that we are not providing our military with the funding they need.