due to a lack of maintenance and spare parts, degrading our pilots' proficiency. we would deplete the ammunition, training, and manpower required to deter war. and we would delay contracts for vital acquisition programs necessary to modernize our force. i cannot overstate the negative impact to our troops and families' morale from all this budget uncertainty. today's congressional action will ensure our military can defe defend our way of life, preserve the promise of prosperity, and pass on the freedoms you and i enjoy to the next generation. thank you. i can take a couple questions here. >> general, how damaged would a shutdown be, would a government shutdown be given you have this deal? if there was a decision to shut the government down because, for example, the wall wasn't funded in this deal. how bad would that be to the military? >> shutting down the government would be very damaging to the