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…

Rogers: Our Adversaries are No Longer Acting Alone

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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 protecting American interests in a convergent global threat environment.    Chairman Rogers’ remarks as prepared for delivery:    In our first hearing of the 119th Congress, we will examine a hard…

Rogers: Our Warfighters Will Be Focused on Lethality, Capability, and Readiness

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Washington, D.C. – U.S. Representative Mike Rogers (R-AL), Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, released a statement on President Trump’s Executive Orders to restore the focus of the military on lethality by gutting the DEI bureaucracy, ending far-left gender ideology, and reinstating servicemembers who were discharged due to their refusal to take the…

Rogers Opening Statement at Organizational Meeting for 119th Congress

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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 an organizational meeting for the 119th Congress.   Chairman Rogers’ remarks as prepared for delivery:   Before we begin consideration of the business before us, I want to recognize myself for a few minutes to welcome everyone…

Banks Opening Statement at Full Committee Markup of Fy25 Ndaa

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U.S. Representative Jim Banks (R-IN), Chairman of the Subcommittee on Military Personnel, delivered the following opening statement at the full committee markup for H.R. 8070, the Servicemember Quality of Life Improvement Act and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025 (FY25).   Rep. Banks’ remarks as prepared for delivery:   The Military Personnel mark was…

Kelly Opening Statement at Full Committee Markup of Fy25 Ndaa

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U.S. Representative Trent Kelly (R-MS), Chairman of the Subcommittee on Seapower and Projection Forces, delivered the following opening statement at the full committee markup for H.R. 8070, the Servicemember Quality of Life Improvement Act and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025 (FY25).   Rep. Kelly’s remarks as prepared for delivery:   I want to start by…

Lamborn Opening Statement at Full Committee Markup of Fy25 Ndaa

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U.S. Representative Doug Lamborn (R-CO), Chairman of the Subcommittee on Strategic Forces, delivered the following opening statement at the full committee markup for H.R. 8070, the Servicemember Quality of Life Improvement Act and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025 (FY25).   Rep. Lamborn’s remarks as prepared for delivery:   I want to thank all the…

Wittman Opening Statement at Full Committee Markup of Fy25 Ndaa

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U.S. Representative Rob Wittman (R-VA), Chairman of the Subcommittee on Tactical Air and Land Forces, delivered the following opening statement at the full committee markup for H.R. 8070, the Servicemember Quality of Life Improvement Act and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025 (FY25).   Rep. Wittman’s remarks as prepared for delivery:   I want to thank…

Rogers Opening Statement at Hearing on the Department of the Navys Fy25 Budget Request

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U.S. Representative Mike Rogers (R-AL), Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, delivered the following opening remarks at a hearing on the Department of the Navy’s Fiscal Year 2025 (FY25) budget request. Chairman Rogers' remarks as prepared for delivery:   Today we complete our FY25 budget and posture hearings with the Department of the Navy.   I want to thank…

Rogers Opening Statement at Hearing on the Department of the Navys Fy25 Budget Request

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U.S. Representative Mike Rogers (R-AL), Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, delivered the following opening remarks at a hearing on the Department of the Navy's Fiscal Year 2025 (FY25) budget request. Chairman Rogers' remarks as prepared for delivery: Today we complete our FY25 budget and posture hearings with the Department of the Navy. I want to thank the Ranking…