William M. ``Mac'' Thornberry: “I am pleased to yield 2 minutes to the gentleman from Virginia (Mr. Forbes), the chairman of the Subcommittee on…”

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 requests for this en bloc package. I urge its support, and I yield back the balance of my time.

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 support en bloc package No. 2, and I yield back the balance of my time.