I categorically reject this notion. I ascribe to the warnings of our PACOM commanders who believe that conflict will likely occur in the near term.

Great power competition is already here, and we are currently not set up to prevail.

China is indeed the pacing threat, that they look towards an action by China within this decade, within the next 6 years.

A change in our National Security Strategy is sorely needed, one that prioritizes warfighting in the near term.

I would also like to take this time to highlight some WRDA priorities the subcommittee should look at in deliberating this bill.

The intent of this language is narrowly focused on the CSRM study on the peninsula.

Cargo moving through the Port supports more than 530,000 jobs statewide and generates in excess of $90 billion in annual economic impact for Virginia.

I want to thank the chairwoman and ranking member and members of the committee for the opportunity to testify before you today.

I believe this is common sense language that will ultimately produce a better report for action by a range of actors in the region.

The Port of Virginia is a national gateway for commerce, supporting businesses across the country.

The Water Resources Development Act is necessary legislation that provides for improvements to the Nation's ports, inland waterways, flood protection, ecosystem restoration, and other water resources infrastructure and policy.

I hope this committee and the House upholds its duty to authorize nationally important water infrastructure improvements that are more locally driven.

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