Mike Lee actually said...

"We cannot afford to underfund these vital programs, especially as potential adversaries continue modernizing their strategic capabilities."

"General Selva, from TRANSCOM's perspective, do you have any recommendations for Utah State and Guard leadership regarding the planning or facility design for this proposed move?"

"Admiral Haney, do you believe that expediting the deployment of the European Phased Adaptive Approach (EPAA) missile defense system... would be useful for deterring Russia?"

"We cannot afford to delay or reduce planned modernization for these programs any further."