U.S. Representative Jack Bergman (R-MI), Chairman of the Intelligence and Special Operations Subcommittee, delivered the following opening remarks at a hearing on how the Defense Intelligence Enterprise synchronizes intelligence efforts across the community with a focus on strategic competition and countering the Peoples Republic of China.
Rep. Bergman's remarks as prepared for delivery:
Today's hearing is an opportunity for the subcommittee to understand the Defense Intelligence Enterprise's Posture and Capabilities in Strategic Competition and in Synchronizing Intelligence Efforts to Counter the People's Republic of China.
The National Defense Strategy focuses the Department's efforts on China and rightfully so, but as we hold this hearing the Russian-Ukraine conflict has been raging for 428 days, North Korea continues to test nuclear missiles, Iran is actively supporting non-state actors in the middle east and threats from terrorist organizations are still persistent across the globe.
The Defense Intelligence Enterprise has a challenging task to support the Departments efforts in strategic competition, counter China and support the remaining Geographic Combatant Commanders to counter threats in their areas of operations, as well as the persistent counterterrorism efforts. I am interested in understanding each of your roles in synchronizing these efforts and ensuring your organizations have the capabilities needed, are resourced appropriately, and what capability gaps exist.
I would like to welcome today's witnesses:
Mr. Ronald Moultrie, Under Secretary of Defense for Intelligence & Security
General Paul Nakasone, Director of the National Security Agency, Chief of the Central Security Service, & Commander of U.S. Cyber Command AND
Lieutenant General Scott Berrier, Director of the Defense Intelligence Agency.
In the interest of time, I ask the witnesses to keep their opening remarks brief so that we will have more time for the closed session.
With that, let me again thank our witnesses for appearing before us today. I now recognize Ranking Member Gallego for any opening remarks.
