I think when you have a Battle Force 2025, because of this immediate concern, threat deterrent that we need in the Pacific.

I think that we can all agree that ransomware attacks are a National security crisis.

I think that the--what I would consider a modest current investment in modernizing the cruisers to operate for several more years with their sizable capability is something that we should maintain.

But fundamentally it is the conversation that we had both in this budget cycle and will continue to have, which is we have to prioritize within affordable levels how to create not only current readiness but future overmatch.

This is not yours or Admiral Gilday's fault because, honestly, you have been handed a bag of you-know-what from your predecessors going back 20 years.

I am very disappointed by the Navy budget submission, and I assume you are too.

I hope that we are not heading toward the same mistakes today.

I would look forward to knowing that and having further conversations about this balance.

I see this to be a theme with all the services in this budget.

Is there anything this committee can do to help accelerate the delivery of the B-21?

We are leaving a gap in countering our current growing threats today with China and Russia.

It's unconscionable this language is dangerous. This is just the propagation of further lies in my mind that's inciting violence.

I truly believe that action should be taken against General Flynn.

I think it is. You know, if you look at the definition of sedition, as defined in the Uniform Code of Military Justice, it's an in person with an intent to cause or overthrow or destruction of lawful civil authority.

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the Navy hasn't accurately estimated the maintenance requirements.

misplaced faith in new technologies that aren't fully developed.

the Navy has a credibility problem when you come to us.

Many people use the term 'legacy platforms' to describe anything that they want to get rid of.

the size of the fleet that we determine we need can also not be correct.

investment is needed today and not 20 years from now.

One thing I have heard every time that I visited with them is that they are very interested in transitioning to be under Title V.

I think that whatever we do over the next 4 years will ensure either the U.S. maintains maritime superiority in the Western Pacific or we cede that to China.