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…

Jackson: It’s Critical We Provide SOCOM with the Resources They Need

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Washington, D.C. – U.S. Representative Ronny Jackson (R-TX), Chairman of the Intelligence and Special Operations Subcommittee, delivered the following opening remarks at a hearing on challenges and resource priorities for U.S. Special Operations for Fiscal Year 2026.   Rep. Jackson’s remarks as prepared for delivery:   Today we will hear from our witnesses on “U.S.…

DesJarlais: Our Adversaries Are Accelerating Their Challenges to Our Strategic Forces

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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 the posture of the Strategic Forces in Fiscal Year 2026.    Rep. DesJarlais' remarks as prepared for delivery:   Good afternoon and welcome to the Strategic Forces subcommittee’s first hearing of the…

Fallon: Servicemembers Should Have Access to Adequate Meals

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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 hearing on issues and solutions regarding military food programs.    Rep. Fallon’s remarks as prepared for delivery:   I want to welcome everyone to this hearing of the Military Personnel…

Rogers: Border Security is 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 a hearing on U.S. military posture and national security challenges in…

Kelly: We Need a Bold and Comprehensive Commitment to Shipbuilding

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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 opening remarks at a hearing on the state of U.S. shipbuilding.   Rep. Kelly’s remarks as prepared for delivery:    Good morning and welcome everyone to the first hearing for the Seapower and Projection Forces…

Jackson: Special Operations Forces are Ideally Suited & Organized for Great Power Competition

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Washington, D.C. – U.S. Representative Ronny Jackson (R-TX), Chairman of the Subcommittee on Intelligence and Special Operations, delivered the following opening remarks at hearing on the role of special operations in great power competition.   Rep. Jackson’s remarks as prepared for delivery:   Today we will hear from our witnesses on “The Role of Special Operations Forces…