William M. ``Mac'' Thornberry: “I claim the time in opposition. The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman from Texas is recognized for 5 minutes.”

I have no further requests for this en bloc package. I urge its support, and I yield back the balance of my time.

If China is indeed the pacing threat, then part of the responsibility of this committee is think about the personnel and equipment and training that is needed.

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

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