William M. ``Mac'' Thornberry: “The gentleman is correct. The total is exactly the amount that the President asked for.”

I think it is one of the defining characteristics of our time that we face so many diverse national security threats and challenges all at the same time.

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

I think that ought to alarm all of us who care about this institution and care about our ability to work together on behalf of the country's national security.