Rogers, Smith Statement on Return of Congressional Delegation to Saudi Arabia, Trkiye, and Uzbekistan

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U.S. Representatives Mike Rogers (R-AL) and Adam Smith (D-WA), Chairman and Ranking Member of the House Armed Services Committee, released the following statement after returning from a congressional delegation to Saudi Arabia, Türkiye, and Uzbekistan. Joining them on the delegation were Representatives Salud Carbajal (D-CA) and Veronica Escobar (D-TX), both members of the committee.…

Gallagher Opening Statement at Hearing on Digital Modernization at DOD

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U.S. Representative Mike Gallagher (R-WI), Chairman of the Cyber, Information Technologies, and Innovation Subcommittee, delivered the following opening remarks at a hearing on the priorities of the Department of Defense for digital modernization and transformation, artificial intelligence, information technology, and cybersecurity. Rep. Gallagher's remarks as prepared for delivery:Since…

Lamborn Opening Statement at Hearing on U.S. Strategic Forces Posture

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U.S. Representative Doug Lamborn (R-CO), Chairman of the Strategic Forces Subcommittee, delivered the following opening remarks at a hearing on the United States' strategic forces posture for fiscal year 2025 to assess the related programs, capabilities, and priorities. Rep. Lamborn's remarks as prepared for delivery: Our hearing today is situated at a critical juncture for our…

Rogers Opening Statement at Hearing on National Security Challenges in the Middle East and Africa

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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 full committee hearing on U.S. military posture and national security challenges in the Middle East and Africa. Chairman Rogers' remarks as prepared for delivery: Today we continue our posture hearings with AFRICOM and CENTCOM. I want to thank our…

Bergman Opening Statement at Hearing on U.S. Special Operations Forces and Command

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U.S. Representative Jack Bergman (R-MI), Chairman of the Intelligence and Special Operations Subcommittee, delivered the following opening remarks at a hearing on the goals, challenges, and priorities of U.S. Special Operations Command and U.S. special operations forces. Rep. Bergman's remarks as prepared for delivery: I would like to first welcome our witnesses, Assistant Secretary…

Rogers Opening Statement at Hearing on National Security Challenges in the Indo-Pacific Region

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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 full committee hearing on 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 and U.S. Forces Korea. I want to thank…

Luttrell Opening Statement at Hearing on Software Acquisition at DOD

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U.S. Representative Morgan Luttrell (R-TX) delivered the following opening remarks at a hearing on the integral role of software in Department of Defense systems and how to acquire and deploy it for rapid innovation. Rep. Luttrell's remarks as prepared for delivery: We are here today to discuss one of the most critical enablers within the U.S. arsenal, and that is software. Like it or…

Kelly Opening Statement at Hearing on Air Force Projection Forces Aviation Programs and Capabilities

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U.S. Representative Trent Kelly (R-MS), Chairman of the Seapower and Projection Forces Subcommittee, delivered the following opening statement at a hearing on Air Force projection forces aviation programs and capabilities related to the President's FY25 budget request. Rep. Kelly's remarks as prepared for delivery: More than ever projection forces play an important part in the growing…

Lamborn Opening Statement at Hearing on U.S. and Adversary Hypersonic Capabilities

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U.S. Representative Doug Lamborn (R-CO), Chairman of the Strategic Forces Subcommittee, delivered the following opening remarks at a hearing on the policies, programs, and priorities associated with U.S. hypersonic capabilities, and the capabilities and intent of adversaries' hypersonic development efforts. Rep. Lamborn's remarks as prepared for delivery: The Strategic Forces…

Rogers Opening Statement at Hearing on National Security Challenges in North and South America

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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 full committee hearing on U.S. military posture and national security challenges in North and South America. Chairman Rogers' remarks as prepared for delivery: Today we begin our fiscal year 2025 posture hearings with NORTHCOM and SOUTHCOM. I want to thank…