Patty Murray actually said...

Let us not parse words here. The PRC poses a serious and growing challenge, economically, and in terms of our national security.

Because there is a 15 percent increase from the previous year, of young students who are homeless, and I am just really concerned about that...

Our most important military asset isn't our weapons or our equipment, it is the brave and talented women and men.

We cannot afford to let our efforts get sidetracked and our investments fall behind.