Listen, I think you are spot on.

the National Defense Strategy is clear in its focus on China as our Nation's pacing threat.

the development of a SLCM-N capability would help us address the deterrents challenges that you so eloquently point out in your report

When you look across, as Representative Wittman said, some cases it is bringing the work to the people.

We have to be able to look beyond just the yards themselves.

Before I begin questioning I would like to take a moment to honor the 241 marines, sailors, and soldiers of the 24th Marine Amphibious Unit who 30 years ago today were killed in a terrorist attack in Beirut, Lebanon.

Large-scale oyster restoration is really Mother Nature's filter in taking a lot of stuff out of the Bay.

I would love for you to get that information to the Committee. I think that is incredibly important.

Our anglers are losing their catch and tackle to sharks at alarming rates, and in some areas it makes areas totally unfishable.

I would like to begin by asking unanimous consent to enter into the record the NOAA Fisheries Report, 'Atlantic Sharks: 30 Years of Successes and Lessons.'

What we have seen is a resurgence of shark populations, which is good. But what we have also seen with that is shark depredation.