William M. ``Mac'' Thornberry: “Taxpayers deserve to know that their money is being spent with appropriate checks and controls.”

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 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.