Opening Remarks Of Ranking Member Thornberry

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Rep. Mac Thornberry (R-TX), Ranking Member of the House Armed Services Committee, made the following opening remarks on the Committee's hearing titled "Department of Defense's Support to the Southern Border":"Let me join in welcoming our witnesses. Thank you all for being here today. In my view, it is perfectly appropriate for our committee to examine the mission and the activities of our…

Opening Remarks of Ranking Member Wittman

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Today, Rep. Rob Wittman (R-VA), Ranking Member of the House Armed Services Subcommittee on Seapower and Projection Forces, made the following remarks, as prepared for delivery, on the Subcommittee's joint hearing titled "Department of the Air Force Fiscal Year 2020 Budget Request for Seapower and Projection Forces." "I thank the gentleman for yielding, and I want to thank Dr. Roper and…

Opening Statement of Ranking Member Stefanik

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Today, Rep. Elise Stefanik (R-NY), Ranking Member of the House Armed Services Subcommittee on Intelligence, Emerging Threats and Capabilities, made the following remarks, as prepared for delivery, on the Subcommittee's hearing titled "Fiscal Year 2020 Budget Request for U.S. Cyber Command." "Thank you Chairman Langevin, and thank you for holding this important hearing. "Welcome to our…

Opening Statement of Ranking Member Lamborn

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Today, Rep. Doug Lamborn (R-CO), Ranking Member of the House Armed Services Subcommittee on Readiness, made the following remarks, as prepared for delivery, on the Subcommittee's hearing titled "Ensuring Resiliency of Military Installations and Operations in Response to Climate Changes.""Thank you, Mr. Chairman. I applaud the ongoing efforts of the Department of Defense to make…

Opening Remarks of Ranking Member Kelly

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Today, Rep. Trent Kelly (R-MS), Ranking Member of the House Armed Services Subcommittee on Military Personnel, made the following remarks, as prepared for delivery, on the Subcommittee's hearing titled "Outside Perspectives on Military Personnel Policy.""Thank you, Chairwoman Speier."I wish to welcome our witnesses to today's hearing. "There can be no doubt that the United States…

Opening Remarks of Ranking Member Wittman

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Today, Rep. Rob Wittman (R-VA), Ranking Member of the House Armed Services Subcommittee on Seapower and Projection Forces, made the following remarks, as prepared for delivery, on the Subcommittee's joint hearing with the Subcommittee on Readiness titled "U.S. Transportation Command and Maritime Administration: State of the Mobility Enterprise." "I thank the gentleman for yielding and…

Opening Remarks of Ranking Member Lamborn

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Today, Rep. Doug Lamborn (R-CO), Ranking Member of the House Armed Services Subcommittee on Readiness, made the following remarks, as prepared for delivery, on the Subcommittee's joint hearing with the Subcommittee on Seapower and Projection Forces, titled "U.S. Transportation Command and Maritime Administration: State of the Mobility Enterprise." "Thank you, Mr. Chairman, and thank you…

Opening Statement of Ranking Member Kelly

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Today, Rep. Trent Kelly (R-MS), Ranking Member of the House Armed Services Subcommittee on Military Personnel, made the following remarks, as prepared for delivery, on the Subcommittee's hearing titled "Transgender Service in the Military Policy." "Thank you, Chairwoman Speier. "I wish to welcome both of our panels to today's hearing. "The House Armed Services Committee has tirelessly…

Opening Remarks of Ranking Member Stefanik

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Today, Rep. Elise Stefanik (R-NY), Ranking Member of the House Armed Services Subcommittee on Intelligence, Emerging Threats and Capabilities, made the following remarks, as prepared for delivery, on the Subcommittee's hearing titled "Department of Defense Information Technology, Cybersecurity, and Information Assurance Efforts." "Thank you Chairman Langevin. And welcome to our witnesses…

Opening Remarks of Ranking Member Turner

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Today, Rep. Mike Turner (R-OH), Ranking Member of the House Armed Services Subcommittee on Strategic Forces, made the following remarks, as prepared for delivery, on the Subcommittee's hearing titled "INF Withdrawal and the Future of Arms Control: Implications for the Security of the United States and its Allies." "Thank you Mr. Chairman. I am honored to be serving as the Ranking Member…