William M. ``Mac'' Thornberry: “We must have a credible nuclear deterrent. We must have missile defense.”

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 am prepared to close, and I reserve the balance of my time. Mr. McADAMS. Mr. Speaker, explosive nuclear testing is not necessary to ensure that our stockpile remains safe, and nothing in this amendment would change that. Explosive…

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

I have no further speakers at this time, and I reserve the balance of my time.