William M. ``Mac'' Thornberry: “I am pleased to yield 1 minute to the distinguished gentleman from Georgia (Mr. Carter).”

I support the National Defense Strategy. I completely agree--and I think it makes sense to put greater emphasis on great power competition.

Yesterday, we lost a former colleague, a patriot, and a true American hero. Calling the gentleman from Texas, Sam Johnson, a hero is not some sort of inflated rhetoric or hyperbole; it is the best description I know of Sam Johnson and his…

I presume the chair has no further speakers and, therefore, I yield myself the balance of my time. Mr. Speaker, I want to, again, thank each and every one of the members of the House Armed Services Committee. Every one of them, Republican…

I believe that we have to be clear-eyed about the threat that emanates from North Korea, not only against us, but our allies.