William M. ``Mac'' Thornberry: “I urge adoption of the amendments en bloc. 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 believe that we have to be clear-eyed about the threat that emanates from North Korea, not only against us, but our allies.

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

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.