William M. ``Mac'' Thornberry: “I think it is one of the defining characteristics of our time that we face so many diverse national security threats and…”

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.

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

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