The chair notes the presence of a quorum. Committee meets today to consider and mark up h. R. 2010, the National Defense authorization act for fiscal year 2018. For 55 straight years, under congresses and president s of both parties, and annual ndaa has been signed into law. Im certain that this you will be no different. The members of this committee have an overwhelming commitment to the duty placed on us by the constitution to support the men and women who serve our nation in the military. Every member of this committee has contributed to this legislation. Committee member suggested 1531 separate legislative provisions for consideration in the marks. Over 330 amendments were filed for today. But members also contributed by asking thoughtful questions at our briefings and hearings, by traveling to visit our troops at home and overseas, by sharing their personal experiences and insights, and by talking with one another about how to solve problems. And so first i want to express my appr
Thank you. Mr. Thornberry mr. Chairman, i am proud to bring before the house h. R. 2810, the National Defense authorization act for the fiscal year 2018. It was reported favorably by the House Armed Services committee at 11 59 p. M. On june 28, 2017. By a vote of 601. That vote is an indication of the bipartisan support that exists to support our troops and to fulfill our obligations placed on us by the constitution. Mr. Chairman, i think the always helpful for us to remind ourselves of the authority by which we undertake our responsibilities. Article 1, section 8 of the constitution says that congress has the power and the responsibility to provide and to raise and support armies, to provide and maintain a navy, to make rules for the government and regulation of land and naval forces, and, of course, to make all laws which shall be necessary and proper for carrying into execution the foregoing powers. The members of our committee and our staff take those responsibilities very seriousl
Marine corps deputy commandant Lieutenant General gary thomas was on capitol hill last week to testify on military readiness and modernization efforts. He was also asked about the impact of budget cuts and emerging challenges. This is just over an hour. Good morning. This hearing will come to order. The subcommittee meets today to continue informing our members and the public about the ongoing readiness crisis that all of our military service s find themselves in. Readiness includes many things, such as end Strength Training and modernization. Today well focus on how sequestration and years of continuing resolutions in our budgetary process have impacted the marine corpss ability to modernize the current force to be ready and capable against current and emerging threats. We will have a similar hearing planned with the army next week. Id like to welcome our witness, Lieutenant General gary l. Thomas, the deputy commandant for programs and resources United States marine corps. General th
Marine corps deputy commandant Lieutenant General gary thomas was on capitol hill last week to testify on military readiness and modernization efforts. He was also asked about the impact of budget cuts and emerging challenges. This is just over an hour. Good morning. This hearing will come to order. The subcommittee meets today to continue informing our members and the public about the ongoing readiness crisis that all of our military service s find themselves in. Readiness includes many things, such as end Strength Training and modernization. Today well focus on how sequestration and years of continuing resolutions in our budgetary process have impacted the marine corpss ability to modernize the current force to be ready and capable against current and emerging threats. We will have a similar hearing planned with the army next week. Id like to welcome our witness, Lieutenant General gary l. Thomas, the deputy commandant for programs and resources United States marine corps. General th
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