Opening Statement from Rep. Bacon at Hearing on the Information Technology and Artificial Intelligence Posture of the Department of Defense

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Washington, D.C. – U.S. Representative Don Bacon (R-NE), Chairman of the Subcommittee on Cyber, Information Technologies, and Innovation, delivered the following opening statement at a subcommittee hearing on the posture of information technology and artificial intelligence of the Department of Defense.  Rep. Bacon's remarks as prepared for delivery: Good morning everyone, and…

DesJarlais: We Must Adapt Our Nuclear Strategy to Meet Growing Threats

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Washington, D.C. – U.S. Representative Scott DesJarlais (R-TN), Chairman of the Strategic Forces Subcommittee, delivered the following opening remarks at a hearing on nuclear forces and atomic energy defense activities programmatic updates.  Rep. DesJarlais remarks as prepared for delivery: The Strategic Forces subcommittee meets today to receive testimony on the…

Kelly: Fleet Modernization Is Non-Negotiable in This Threat Environment

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Washington, D.C. – U.S. Representative Trent Kelly (R-MS), Chairman of the Subcommittee on Seapower and Projection Forces, delivered the following remarks at a hearing on Air Force projection forces aviation programs and capabilities.  Rep. Kelly's remarks as prepared for delivery: I want to thank everyone for being here today as we convene this important hearing to discuss the…

Bergman: We Must Rebuild Our Military Readiness to Deter Conflict in the Indo-Pacific

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U.S. Representative Jack Bergman (R-MI), Chairman of the Subcommittee on Readiness, delivered the following remarks at a Readiness subcommittee hearing on the current state of military readiness in Fiscal Year 2026. Stream the hearing here.  Rep. Bergman's remarks as prepared for delivery: I want to thank all of our witnesses for being here today to discuss the current state…

Bacon: Innovation Delays Are Risking Our Military Advantage

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U.S. Representative Don Bacon (R-NE), Chairman of the Subcommittee on Cyber, Information Technologies, and Innovation, submitted the following opening statement for the record at a subcommittee hearing on the military posture of science, technology, and innovation.  Stream the hearing here. Rep. Bacon's remarks as prepared for delivery: Welcome to today’s Cyber, IT, and…

Wittman: America Must Not Fall Behind in UAS and Counter-UAS Technologies

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Washington, D.C. – U.S. Representative Robert J. Wittman (R-VA), Chairman of the Tactical Air and Land Forces Subcommittee, delivered the following opening remarks at a hearing on the state of America's Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAS) and counter-UAS capabilities.     Stream the hearing here. Read Rep. Wittman's remarks as prepared for delivery: Good…

DesJarlais: America Needs the Golden Dome to Defend Against Our Adversaries

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Washington, D.C. – U.S. Representative Scott DesJarlais (R-TN), Chairman of the Strategic Forces Subcommittee, delivered the following opening remarks at a hearing on missile defense and missile defeat programmatic updates.    Rep. DesJarlais' remarks as prepared for delivery:   Good afternoon and welcome to the Strategic Forces subcommittee’s hearing on…

Fallon: A Ready, Lethal Force Starts With Taking Care of Servicemembers And Their Families

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Washington, D.C. – U.S. Representative Pat Fallon (R-TX), Chairman of the Military Personnel Subcommittee, delivered the following opening remarks at a posture hearing on military department personnel chiefs.    Rep. Fallon’s remarks as prepared for delivery:   I want to welcome everyone to this hearing of the Military Personnel…

Rogers: We Have the Opportunity to Make a Generational Investment in our National Security

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Washington, D.C. – U.S. Representative Mike Rogers (R-AL), Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, delivered the following opening remarks at the committee’s markup of legislation to invest $150 billion to modernize the American military, revitalize the defense industrial base, and improve the quality of life for servicemembers. Chairman Roger's remarks as prepared for…

Rogers: We Must Reestablish Deterrence Against China and North Korea

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Washington, D.C. – U.S. Representative Mike Rogers (R-AL), Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, delivered the following opening remarks at a hearing on the U.S. military posture and national security challenges in the Indo-Pacific region.    Chairman Rogers' remarks as prepared for delivery:    Today, we continue our posture hearings with INDOPACOM…