Rob Wittman

I have long been a proponent for a national, transparent, prioritized stock assessment and survey program.

My concern is that as these groups have been identified as extremist groups, they include some religious groups, which to me is very troubling.

I would like to thank our panelists for joining us today.

Talk is cheap, action is needed, and it is critically important that we get that done.

I fully expect that some of my colleagues on the minority side will likely decry seismic research because, much like our President, they actually do not wish to see new energy development in the U.S. Outer Continental Shelf outside of the…

We need to know that our country is maintaining its competitive edge and attracting economic development and the thousands of jobs that come with it.

I want to get your perspective on the recent state of affairs and then where we go in the future.

Are there ways that we can decrease costs on that future ship class?

If you thought it was going to be a longer shutdown, then the deficiency act all the things that you cited would take place later on, not from the first day.

I have the honor to represent America's First District in Virginia, which includes Jamestown, Yorktown, Williamsburg, and also the historic battlefields there in Fredericksburg, Virginia.

I think that is dangerous in the long run with our country.

Absolutely. Well, that is great to hear that there is no change prior to the place we are now.

I would urge Secretary Hale, if there is a question about that, to certainly consult with Congress.

Every person who works in the Department of Defense supports members of the armed services.

The language provides broad latitude to interpret it in a manner that ensures minimal disruption.

The Secretary concerned determines who provides support to members of the Armed Forces.

I think the allies understand that. And one of the most important things, and we talk about a lot of asymmetric capabilities that we hold from the perspective of hardware and force structure, one of the most asymmetric capabilities that we…

I think that with the services being integrated in their capabilities, addressing what capabilities we would be facing in a specific AOR [area of responsibility], that having multiple maneuver units and deep strike capabilities is going to…

How important are the HASC-provided increases in the FY14 reset accounts to your service? What are the impacts if that increase is not realized?

If resources become more limited, how will you prioritize reset funds between the Active and Reserve Components?

There has been a lot of discussion about the impacts to the industrial base, both commercial and organic, caused by sequestration.

Increased risk means more men and women will die defending this Nation when we ask them to do so.

I call to order the House Armed Services Subcommittee on Readiness.

How have force structure reductions and composition changes impacted your reset plans?

I know it is a very tough time for the Navy family, and please let them know we are thinking about them and praying for them.