I believe we have made major improvements that could achieve sustainability for our marine resources in the Southeast.

Taken together, these amendments to the MSA would waste years of sacrifice by fishers and hard work that have put our fisheries on a course to sustainability.

This legislation would re-instate the failed policies of the past, eliminate the science from science-based management.

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

I question whether the referendum is really an efficient way, or an effective way, for the decisionmaking process in fisheries management.

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

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 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.

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

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?

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

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.

In July, I stood at this same podium arguing it shouldn't take a government shutdown threat each year to force Congress to do its job. I voted against Congress adjourning for the month of August, insisting that Congress remain to complete…

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

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…

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

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…

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

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

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

I too would like to recognize the gentlemen from Virginia, Mr. Wolf and Mr. Moran, for their leadership in bringing this forward and for the leadership on both sides of the aisle. This is absolutely necessary. I rise today in strong…

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