Rob Wittman

Our current normal of not passing a balanced budget is irresponsible and poses a major national security threat.

Sound fiscal footing fosters an environment for a strong economy, opportunities for growth, and prosperity for all people.

Our repeated failure to control federal spending and address our mounting debt truly is the greatest long-term danger to this nation.

Well, thank you, Mr. Chairman. Gentlemen, thanks so much for joining us. Thanks again for your leadership.

Because, as you know, the ability to resupply right now has atrophied, and that is a risk in and of itself.

The most important part of that platform is the pilot.

Sometimes you have to shake things up a little bit.

Last March, you said that you had concerns about cutting end strength and what that was doing to stress on the force.

Do you agree that China remains a pacing threat as identified in our National Defense Strategy?

I believe firmly that it was the understanding of this committee and the full committee that there was only temporal relief for that 10 carrier air wing requirement.

I'd love to get some details on that if you all have it because we could protect the guys across the aisle who don't necessarily want to see massive increases in the budget.

Quantity has a quality all of its own.

It seems like to me you can't do addition by subtraction. This seems to be grossly irresponsible and completely--completely denies the reality of what we are facing.

I would like to discuss the management of the design and construction of ammunition infrastructure.

In order for the United States Merchant Marine Academy to have appropriate oversight of its activities, a strong and proactive Board of Visitors is necessary and consistent with Federal law as described in 46 USC 51312.

Our Nation's better off for your service.

Phil MacNaughton has been incredible.

Well, thank you, Mr. Chairman. I want to echo your accolades for Phil.

I argue that the tide is potentially starting to turn in what the Ukrainians are able to do to the Russians.

We assess that they do retain a desire to attack us in our homeland here in the United States.

The growing presence of China and Russia in Africa is a threat to our national security.

That is incredibly troubling.

I think it is certainly in the Houthis' best interest to cut a deal.

I believe that the Houthis have an opportunity, should they choose to negotiate, but under prompting from their Iranian masters, they have instead chosen to double down.

It is concerning to me, not just the dynamic that is happening between Yemen and Saudi Arabia, but the support that Iran is providing to Yemen.