"And one thing that comes up consistently is the Chinese threat and specifically A2/AD [anti-access/area denial]."
"This is a critical piece of the modernization of our fighter fleet, and the problem is we have everything put here..."
"it is just not right that we are trying to balance our budgets, our Nation's budgets on the backs of our men and women in uniform and their families."
"this Congress has an obligation to make sure that our men and women in uniform have the tools, the equipment, and the training and the leadership that they deserve."
"Secretary Hagel, let me begin with this: You have spoken very eloquently about the increased risk around the world that we face, the threats that are out there."
"How are you going to be situated with accomplishing your mission in the face of a declining naval presence with fewer ships at your avail?"
"In fact, I would argue, in some areas, it actually took away readiness from the military."
"I think that the bill that I am most interested in right now, which is Mr. Hastings' H.R. 3981, has a provision..."
"I will tell you I have been personally interested in since I represented the Bureau of Reclamation in the late 1970s."
"I question whether the referendum is really an efficient way, or an effective way, for the decisionmaking process in fisheries management."
"I have long been a proponent for a national, transparent, prioritized stock assessment and survey program."
"I believe we have made major improvements that could achieve sustainability for our marine resources in the Southeast."