Rogers Pushes Biden to Invest in Nuclear Deterrence

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U.S. Representative Mike Rogers (R-AL), Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, released the following statement on the Biden administration's announcement on cooperation between the U.S. and South Korea on nuclear deterrence. "President Biden came into office promising to reduce the role of nuclear weapons in the world amid the most complex security environment in decades. As…

Wittman Opening Statement at Hearing on Fy24 Army Modernization Programs

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U.S. Representative Rob Wittman (R-VA), Chairman of the Tactical Air and Land Forces Subcommittee, delivered the following opening remarks at a hearing on Army modernization plans and investment programs for combat and tactical vehicles, artillery and long range fires programs, individual soldier equipment, ammunition and munitions including tactical missiles, as well as combat service…

Lamborn Opening Statement at Fy24 National Security Space Programs Hearing

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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 FY24 national security space programs. Rep. Lamborn's remarks as prepared for delivery: I would like to welcome the witnesses to today's hearing. We have Dr. John Plumb, the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Space Policy back before the…

Rogers Opening Statement at Hearing on US Military Posture and National Security Challenges in Europe

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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 U.S. military posture and national security challenges in Europe. Chairman Rogers' remarks as prepared for delivery: I want to thank our witnesses for being here and for their service to our nation. It's been over a year since Putin…

Waltz Opening Statement at Hearing on Fy24 Budget Request for Military Readiness

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U.S. Representative Michael Waltz (R-FL), Chairman of the Readiness Subcommittee, delivered the following opening remarks at a hearing on the current state of military readiness and how the Fiscal Year 2024 budget request will support military training, weapon systems maintenance, and efforts to meet full spectrum readiness requirements in alignment with the National Defense Strategy. …

Wittman Opening Statement at Hearing on Fy24 Rotary Wing Aviation Budget Request

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U.S. Representative Rob Wittman (R-VA), Chairman of the Tactical Air and Land Forces Subcommittee, delivered the following opening remarks at a hearing on the Fiscal Year 2024 rotary wing aviation budget request. Rep. Wittman's remarks as prepared for delivery: Ladies and gentlemen, distinguished members of the subcommittee, and representatives from the Department of Defense, I want…

Rogers Opening Statement at Hearing on Fy24 Department of the Army 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 Army Fiscal Year 2024 budget request. Chairman Rogers' remarks as prepared for delivery: Today we continue our FY24 budget hearings with the U.S. Army. I thank our witnesses for being here and for their service to our…

Rogers, Turner Press DOD for Answers on Intel Leaks

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U.S. Representatives Mike Rogers (R-AL), Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, and Mike Turner (R-OH), Chairman of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, sent a letter to Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin pressing the Department of Defense for accountability and answers regarding the unauthorized disclosure of classified materials. In the letter, the Chairmen…

Lamborn Opening Statement at Hearing on Missile Defense and Missile Defeat Programs

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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 FY24 budget request for missile defense and missile defeat programs. Rep. Lamborn's remarks as prepared for delivery: I would like to begin by welcoming our witnesses here today. We have Mr.…

Rogers Opening Statement at Indopacom Posture Hearing

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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 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…