Mike Lee

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

the budget request for fiscal year 2016 highlights the need to continue the defense rebalance to the Asia-Pacific region

I cannot fathom a world in which we would see that it would make any sense at all for us to negotiate further nuclear reductions with Russia when Russia is in violation of existing treaty obligations and Russia is behaving the way that it…

Thank you, Mr. Chairman. Thanks to each of you for being here, and thanks for all you do to keep our country safe.

General Selva, from a total force integration perspective, does this initiative help to ensure the success of future F-35 operations at Hill AFB?

Do either of you believe that a meeting with a client in a foreign country presents an urgent humanitarian reason or a significant benefit to the American public?

We have seen the continued development of ballistic missile technology and capabilities in Iran and North Korea...

I expressed some reluctance regarding the Syria train-and-equip program, based on concerns that any lethal assistance that we may provide might end up inadvertently--or, in some cases, perhaps purposely--end up in the hands of some of the…

Secretary James and General Welsh, you both should be commended for undertaking a review of Air Force's nuclear forces last year.

I believe it is especially important for our NATO allies to increase their defense budgets and collective capabilities as a deterrent to Russian aggression.

do you believe that your forces on the ground will receive the necessary close-air support to efficiently and safely complete their missions if the A-10 is retired?

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?

There have been several open-sourced reports today regarding the presence of Iranian fighters and military advisors in the Iraqi Security Force's current push against ISIS in Tikrit.

We must provide stable, sufficient funding for these programs in fiscal year 2016 and beyond to ensure the Triad remains an effective deterrent in the future against evolving threats.

I continue to be concerned though that cost-overruns and delays in the acquisition process could magnify the negative effects of budget reductions and harm the long-term viability of such programs.

The government does not have unlimited power under the immigration code to grant parole, does it?

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?

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

one of the first acts you would undertake as Secretary would be to review the President's current strategy to defend the nation from an ISIS threat.

The reduced defense budgets of our allies are an issue that we have tried to address for over a decade with little success.

Right. That is the whole concept of advanced parole, at least what I am talking about, is being told prior to your departure you leave, you come back, you will be treated as parole.

USCIS, if I am not mistaken, treats advanced parole as parole for purposes relevant to adjustment of status.

My personal view is that it's got to be a high priority, and while you've got a lot of priorities to manage it's a difficult thing.

Finding a long term, mandatory funding source for PILT is very important.

It makes it a high priority.