William M. ``Mac'' Thornberry: “What has helped accomplish that, or what has provided the foundation for that progress is commitment of free nations to…”

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

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 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.