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we are a pacific power. the united states has safeguarded stability in the indo-pacific for decades to the enormous benefits of nations throughout the region, from asean to pacific islanders to the people's republic of china. in fact, our leadership in the pacific has been a benefit to the entire world. we've kept the sea lanes and skies open and navigable for all. we've upheld basic rules of the road that fueled international commerce. and our partnerships have helped underwrite incredible growth and innovation. so, today, as we stand at the inflection point in history where the hard work of enhancing deterrence and promoting stability is going to affect the prospect of peace for decades to come, the united states can ask for no better partners in the indo-pacific, where so much of our shared future will be written. in forging this new partnership, we're showing again how democracies can deliver our own security and prosperity -- and not just for us but for the entire world. today, we're announcing the step
we are a pacific power. the united states has safeguarded stability in the indo-pacific for decades to the enormous benefits of nations throughout the region, from asean to pacific islanders to the people's republic of china. in fact, our leadership in the pacific has been a benefit to the entire world. we've kept the sea lanes and skies open and navigable for all. we've upheld basic rules of the road that fueled international commerce. and our partnerships have helped underwrite incredible...
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region -- indo pacific region. the recent announcement on auk us' implementation addressed only one piece of this partnership. but there's much more to this partnership. the second pillar of aukus is cooperation of advanced capabilities. the purpose is to collaborate on high-tech research and the application of systems such as hypersonics, undersea capabilities, quantum technologies, artificial intelligence and much more. this legislation focuses on ensuring the state department is authorizing technology transfers quickly to fully support implementation of this vital pillar. we are facing a generational challenge from the chinese communist party. we must bring all tools to bear in our effort to counter chairman xi's attempts to disrupt the global balance of power. with aukus, our three nations can achieve the shared strategic goal of defending the indo pacific region while maintaining our technological and military superiority. this bill presses the state department to take action and account for our arms transfers
region -- indo pacific region. the recent announcement on auk us' implementation addressed only one piece of this partnership. but there's much more to this partnership. the second pillar of aukus is cooperation of advanced capabilities. the purpose is to collaborate on high-tech research and the application of systems such as hypersonics, undersea capabilities, quantum technologies, artificial intelligence and much more. this legislation focuses on ensuring the state department is authorizing...
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army army in the indo pacific, general flynn. if you are inventing the ideal credentialing for the secretary of the army, you could hardly improve on christine warmath. she's been the under secretary of defense for policy, she's been the senior director for defense policy of the nsc. she has run institutional organizations, international defense, and we are grateful to have the secretary with us today . and also general flynn, who also, crazily enough, is well qualified for the job the army gave him. he has commended at every level in the army including when he was in the 82nd airborne. he has run the armies combined arms center. is everything the center of excellence now? anyway, a terrific soldier who is very well attuned to the challenges of the theater in which he is commanding armed forces. we will start today with the question that comes from the canon of strategy, by which i mean to say the movie, the princess bride, in which all of you will know, saying one of the classic blunders is fighting a land war in asia. so we ope
army army in the indo pacific, general flynn. if you are inventing the ideal credentialing for the secretary of the army, you could hardly improve on christine warmath. she's been the under secretary of defense for policy, she's been the senior director for defense policy of the nsc. she has run institutional organizations, international defense, and we are grateful to have the secretary with us today . and also general flynn, who also, crazily enough, is well qualified for the job the army...
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shared vision unites us all acrosshe pacific. we stood tether to defend freedom and democracy and to despair greater opportunities in all of our countries. i've always said when i asked if the united states was a pacific power. the united states stability, to the enormous benefits to nations throughout the region. in fact, our leadership, we have kept the sea lines navigable and open. our partnerships helped underwrite incredible growth. so today the inflection point in hiory through the hard work and promoting stability is going to affect decades to come. there's no confusion or misunderstanding at this quick -- at this point. nuclear power, not nuclear arms. australia is committed to sy that way. each of us standing here today representing the united states, australia and great britain are deeply committed. we have undertaken this project. australia will not produce nuclear fuel. we have set high standards for verification of tranarency and we will honor each of our country's obligations. working together, 've deveped an approa
shared vision unites us all acrosshe pacific. we stood tether to defend freedom and democracy and to despair greater opportunities in all of our countries. i've always said when i asked if the united states was a pacific power. the united states stability, to the enormous benefits to nations throughout the region. in fact, our leadership, we have kept the sea lines navigable and open. our partnerships helped underwrite incredible growth. so today the inflection point in hiory through the hard...
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-- indo pacific. we have helped an unprecedented number of people -- and we have enabled you to rejoin unesco and increase americans seeking leadership in organizations. the prc has desha seeks to reshape the global environment and challenging our core interests. the ongoing impacts of climate change including food insecurity, fueling instability and the trend of democratic backsliding. we need to be proactive and use every tool at our disposal to get ahead of these challenges. the message is simple, we can't do more with less. we must increase our diplomatic and develop meant tools if we want to strengthen national security. i am encouraged by the budget and state department and related agencies. it is an ambitious request but the challenges have no less. we look forward to working with you on these critically important operations. thank you. >> i want to also welcome senator collins and senator murphy. we are going to do markups, we are going to become appropriators again and that is welcome news to
-- indo pacific. we have helped an unprecedented number of people -- and we have enabled you to rejoin unesco and increase americans seeking leadership in organizations. the prc has desha seeks to reshape the global environment and challenging our core interests. the ongoing impacts of climate change including food insecurity, fueling instability and the trend of democratic backsliding. we need to be proactive and use every tool at our disposal to get ahead of these challenges. the message is...
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you look at the indo-pacific two trillion dollars in trade flows between the united states and the indo-pacific a trillion dollars in u.s. investment and almost a trillion dollars in investment from the region in the united states this is a vitally important economic uh trading and investment relationship and we look forward to working closely with our private sector to make sure that we stand up for our values and for american workers but also to protect critical technologies as well. >> chair recognizes mr. perry. >> thank you. i want to take you on a stroll down memory lane to the fall of 2019 when china realized their first case of the wuhan virus . now it wasn't until january of the next year until they reported it some weeks or months later and then in february their top bio weapons expert took control of the lab. now the mantra from the press and from the party in the current administration was is that it occurred naturally and of course people like me and speaking on behalf of myself but the millions of americans who saw all the evidence in front of them that pointed to the lab as oppos
you look at the indo-pacific two trillion dollars in trade flows between the united states and the indo-pacific a trillion dollars in u.s. investment and almost a trillion dollars in investment from the region in the united states this is a vitally important economic uh trading and investment relationship and we look forward to working closely with our private sector to make sure that we stand up for our values and for american workers but also to protect critical technologies as well. >>...
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indian ocean, south pacific, even the atlantic coast of africa. the problem is in theory we could live in that world but that's not the world we been living in. host: let's hear from joe. he called on the democrats line. you're on with our guests. good morning. caller: good morning. to both of your guests, i would say mr. goldstein has the most reasonable take on the issue of taiwan. and your other guest mr. colby has an unreasonable one. i think the chinese consider taiwan as they both know as part of their country. so t united states is involved in internal affairs, that is mething that they will not allow. they have been able to do it with rhetoric but i don't think that they're going to put out the military -- interference in taiwan. recently the u.s. has dispensed military units to taiwan but essentially for training. i think that's the first step in the wrong direction if i was dealing with the issue of iwan. if we have to do with the issue at all, it's an issue that should be lt to china to defend, not the united states. but we would takear
indian ocean, south pacific, even the atlantic coast of africa. the problem is in theory we could live in that world but that's not the world we been living in. host: let's hear from joe. he called on the democrats line. you're on with our guests. good morning. caller: good morning. to both of your guests, i would say mr. goldstein has the most reasonable take on the issue of taiwan. and your other guest mr. colby has an unreasonable one. i think the chinese consider taiwan as they both know as...
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also in the asia-pacific region. they are force multipliers. our subforce which is rarely talked about. i won't talk about in detail right now. our submarine force is incredibly capable and very deadly and extremely lethal. those two pieces i think would make a huge difference and help deter any kind of aggression by china. last thing is the philippines. the philippines and other countries in that region set aside the key line of communication that china relies on for their international access for the middle east, etc., etc. those allies and partners of ours are fundamental and us being able to conduct military operations or having access to those countries in time of conflict or crisis would be fundamental and would give us a decisive advantage. ms. mccollum: mr. chair. chair calvert: hopefully we can speed up the acquisition of those virginia-class submarines. ms. granger. ms. granger: our enemies are developing stronger ties throughout south america. while we need to focus on the growing threats on europe and the pacific, we can't ignore th
also in the asia-pacific region. they are force multipliers. our subforce which is rarely talked about. i won't talk about in detail right now. our submarine force is incredibly capable and very deadly and extremely lethal. those two pieces i think would make a huge difference and help deter any kind of aggression by china. last thing is the philippines. the philippines and other countries in that region set aside the key line of communication that china relies on for their international access...
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how much of the 3.3 billion is for the pacific islands and i wonder if you can say how much of that is new in relation to the sum last year, it is unfair to know exactly how much of that is additional to previous and how much of that is specific to the pacific islands. >> let us get back to you in terms of differentiating commitments last year and the particular funding. i cannot recall precisely how much of it was the future projections last year, but what i would say is that we are envisioning this as a flexible instrument that allows us to again mobilize partnerships with individual allies and cons elation's of countries in the region and those partners who also have enduring interest and support for the indo pacific to maximize our ability to support those nations and work on common problems whether that's climate change adaptation. whether it's energy security going forward, things like that. >> i wonder how many of your programs are designed to help countries -- and also how to allocate that. >> the structures that we described today in internal terms are coming from the u.s. bud
how much of the 3.3 billion is for the pacific islands and i wonder if you can say how much of that is new in relation to the sum last year, it is unfair to know exactly how much of that is additional to previous and how much of that is specific to the pacific islands. >> let us get back to you in terms of differentiating commitments last year and the particular funding. i cannot recall precisely how much of it was the future projections last year, but what i would say is that we are...
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. -- indo pacific the people who make our military the finest force in the world. taking care of our people begins with ensuring they are range and equipped. with every military service exceeding its goal in 2022. testing has been outstanding because the secretary, the president, and congress passed recent budgets on raising military improving quality of life for servicemembers in military families and funding training, operations, maintenance, and infrastructure improvements. this budget maintains and builds on those investments with historic pay raises that help us compete for top talent, military and civilian. new funding for universal at the -- and much more. while continuing our efforts to prevent suicide and and sexual harassment and sexual assault. we can never be complacent but this is the world most combat in the investment in our people alongside training and equipment investments are bigger. our third pillar is how the budget helps us through teamwork. with our network of allies and partners around the world one of america's unbeatable asymmetric and ban
. -- indo pacific the people who make our military the finest force in the world. taking care of our people begins with ensuring they are range and equipped. with every military service exceeding its goal in 2022. testing has been outstanding because the secretary, the president, and congress passed recent budgets on raising military improving quality of life for servicemembers in military families and funding training, operations, maintenance, and infrastructure improvements. this budget...
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they are the most potent part of our toolkit out there in the pacific. i am glad for that have long advocated for larger submarine flee i think are something like tack bts and i woun'mind seeing like 100. i don't think thbudget needs to increase. we need to rejigger that and spend less on airpower because the airbases are so vulnerable and i think the carriers also. i applaud the president for focusing on submarines but not to mystic about it. there too complex and too slo australia is a long way. from china. i don't think this deal would appreciatively chae the china calculation. they might react and build up in a huge way to respond to what they see as an undersea threat so we don't under estimate them. while i don't agree with the thrust of the calle i don't think japan can te a lead here. i think japan eds to spend more. americans have been bearing an unfair burden and that should be readjusted substantially. i don't think japan is under a grave threat it's not a huge adjustment. the u.s. is in a very favorable position in the asia-pacific and that w
they are the most potent part of our toolkit out there in the pacific. i am glad for that have long advocated for larger submarine flee i think are something like tack bts and i woun'mind seeing like 100. i don't think thbudget needs to increase. we need to rejigger that and spend less on airpower because the airbases are so vulnerable and i think the carriers also. i applaud the president for focusing on submarines but not to mystic about it. there too complex and too slo australia is a long...
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speaker, last september i addressed the pacific island conference of leaders, the heads of all pacific governments, independent and territorial. at that gathering i urged leaders to resist any overteurs by china until china also demands russia to stop its war with ukraine. quote, before you even think about negotiating any agreements with beijing, you should be asking china to live up to international standards on climate change. close quote. i concluded by asking them to use their international leverage and prestige to tell china not to support russia in any way in its unjust war in ukraine. job well-done by america's friends in the pacific. the speaker pro tempore: for what purpose does the the gentleman from wisconsin seek recognition? >> mr. speaker, i ask unanimous consent that the committee on house administration be discharged from further consideration of h.res. 194, and ask for its immediate consideration in the house. the speaker pro tempore: the clerk will report the title of the resolution. the clerk: house resolution 194, resolution electing members to the joint committee
speaker, last september i addressed the pacific island conference of leaders, the heads of all pacific governments, independent and territorial. at that gathering i urged leaders to resist any overteurs by china until china also demands russia to stop its war with ukraine. quote, before you even think about negotiating any agreements with beijing, you should be asking china to live up to international standards on climate change. close quote. i concluded by asking them to use their...
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miles of the pacific ocean southwest of hawaii as a new national marine sanctuary. [applause] pres. biden: you know -- [applause] pres. biden: an area larger than alaska and colorado, three times the size of texas, that is no small tomorrow -- small amount of land. will make it the largest area of ocean with the highest level of protection and it will help meet the goal i said when i got elected of protecting and conserving 30% of our oceans. it is a network of islands and reefs where waters are filled with the most diverse marine life on the planet. sharks, marlins, tunas, turtles, whales, coral forests. any that are threatened and endangered. i want to thank senator brian chance, maisie -- and representative and. -- ed. and many native hawaiians and island leaders. who have worked tirelessly to protect our oceans. i want to thank you. thank you. it would not have happened without you. and that is not all we are doing today. earlier you heard secretary holland announce she is taking steps to modernize the public lands, to put conservation on an equal footing with development, to sa
miles of the pacific ocean southwest of hawaii as a new national marine sanctuary. [applause] pres. biden: you know -- [applause] pres. biden: an area larger than alaska and colorado, three times the size of texas, that is no small tomorrow -- small amount of land. will make it the largest area of ocean with the highest level of protection and it will help meet the goal i said when i got elected of protecting and conserving 30% of our oceans. it is a network of islands and reefs where waters...
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when it comes to our engagement in the asia-pacific region, the indo pacific, we have put that on full throttle. we reopened an embassy, as you know. the solomon islands. we are looking at other places where we can make sure that we are presence in -- present in ways we have not been because we are engaged in the competition. and i could go down the list of different collections of fit for purpose partnerships that we built to deal with exactly the world that you are describing. i do think, and you said it, that as we do that, the values that unite us are also deeply important to the strength and solidarity of these alliances. not every country that we need to be working with is in the same place that we are. i think we recognize that. and we need to make sure that we are adjusting and flexible enough for that. the last thing is this. there are a number of countries that are looking, as you know, very carefully and what is happening, making their own decisions. and sometimes making their own bets about which direction they are going to go in. and from my perspective, this is less about
when it comes to our engagement in the asia-pacific region, the indo pacific, we have put that on full throttle. we reopened an embassy, as you know. the solomon islands. we are looking at other places where we can make sure that we are presence in -- present in ways we have not been because we are engaged in the competition. and i could go down the list of different collections of fit for purpose partnerships that we built to deal with exactly the world that you are describing. i do think, and...
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>> having three allies operating arou the indo--pacific is critical. i think that tracks nicely to the next question. aukus is about caring for prosperity a security and w have a robust history of collaborating together. it will take us to another lev of interoperability. i would highlight the signicance of sharing this formation with australia. you probably know the last time we did so was 1958 so it is a sign of how close this relationship is. for that to occur in a responsible way it is important australia developtewardship practices. that is why we have mulple phase phaoultommitment approach. >> thank you regarding e virginia class of somebody marines australia will purchase, has a specific model been selecd or is that down the road and will it be what is on the production line that the u.s. is purchases, will they have the v.p.m. to irease missile capacity or is this tailored to australia? >> first it is worth noting australia will get these in about a decade and faster than i suspect a lot of folks might have expected when this was announced 18 m
>> having three allies operating arou the indo--pacific is critical. i think that tracks nicely to the next question. aukus is about caring for prosperity a security and w have a robust history of collaborating together. it will take us to another lev of interoperability. i would highlight the signicance of sharing this formation with australia. you probably know the last time we did so was 1958 so it is a sign of how close this relationship is. for that to occur in a responsible way it...
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they are not ready to challenge us in the south pacific but there going that way. they are spending a significant fraction in the open source of what we spend. they probably estimate didn't -- underestimate their numbers on the get more bang for their buck because their labor costs are lower. we are looking at the first peer superpower military since the soviet union it's an unprecedeed peacetime military buildup. host: when the pentagon looks at capability, these are the numbers. do the numbers sound right? this was from the defense departnt and if they are right, is there more concerned there? guest: i might disagree a little. i am a little less worried about power projection capabily as we take the greatest symbol of our prection is aircraft rriersnd we outclassed them. they may be just getting ready to finish off which may be in the range but the first two carriers are quite weak d nuclear forces are far ahead of them. i don't consider this a big worrbut i am somebody who has me to believe that china has a substantial nuclear deterrent already. they are finishi
they are not ready to challenge us in the south pacific but there going that way. they are spending a significant fraction in the open source of what we spend. they probably estimate didn't -- underestimate their numbers on the get more bang for their buck because their labor costs are lower. we are looking at the first peer superpower military since the soviet union it's an unprecedeed peacetime military buildup. host: when the pentagon looks at capability, these are the numbers. do the...
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with the rising threats in the asia-pacific. [applause] as much as i believe in peace through strength, i also believe weakness arouses people. it is one of the reasons our last lead the charge to say, we have to give our soldiers, sailors, airmen and marines and coast guards and space force what they need to defend the station, with the rising threats, particularly in the asia-pacific. the only thing i think we need to do is to depend on you and to give taiwan the resources they need to defend themselves. an increase the sale of military -- and increase the sale of military hardware to taiwan. so that the chinese will have to count the cost before they make any move against that nation, which they have made no secret of for decades. for decades they're prepared to move against them. china does not believe that taiwan is a separate, free, democratic country, and we, frankly, going all the way back to the nixon administration, we have had a policy in this country of being agnostic on that question. just to enhance relations. amer
with the rising threats in the asia-pacific. [applause] as much as i believe in peace through strength, i also believe weakness arouses people. it is one of the reasons our last lead the charge to say, we have to give our soldiers, sailors, airmen and marines and coast guards and space force what they need to defend the station, with the rising threats, particularly in the asia-pacific. the only thing i think we need to do is to depend on you and to give taiwan the resources they need to defend...
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everywhere from europe to the pacific, from africa to the middle east, you will find marines. if you listen to the commanders out there, the admirals and generals who command those verses in the field, the one common refrain you will hear is, i need more marines, give me more marines. every time a response is we are ready. thank you, it's an honor to be here this morning and i would love to hear your questions. [applause] >> thank you. we have a lot of questions. >> ready to go. >> i thought we would first talk about the forced design 2030. it's been three years, can you tell us what you have been working on so far? >> yeah, i wouldn't focus on a piece of equipment or weapons system. what's working the best is unleashing the creativity, the innovative spirit. you see them around all the time, younger marines, if you just let them go without micromanaging and telling them here's the problem, go figure figure it out. if you allowed to try things and if it doesn't work out, that's ok. that's the biggest thing. i think it's the creative and innovative spirit of younger marines. to
everywhere from europe to the pacific, from africa to the middle east, you will find marines. if you listen to the commanders out there, the admirals and generals who command those verses in the field, the one common refrain you will hear is, i need more marines, give me more marines. every time a response is we are ready. thank you, it's an honor to be here this morning and i would love to hear your questions. [applause] >> thank you. we have a lot of questions. >> ready to go....
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less than the pacific and in recognizing our primary focus on the pacific theater, again, ukraine is not in any way, other than the three million dollars in this budget, the prewar existing level. moving to the third of our strategy, the first being deterrence, third building advantages which has two primary legs, one on the people side and the other on the industrial base and the industry ecosystem that we depend on of innovation. on the people side, the secretary as you know put out memorandum last mid to late september on this and a couple of initiatives in there including making sure that the commissary price differential remained -- visible and substantial for our service members, also to provide additional enhancements for when people move, given the moving expenses, when fuel prices were high in particular, they were paid irritant for folks. allowances, extending those. the big number financially and in terms of visibility of the pay raise, 5.2% for the military. that is in keeping with the statutory -- what we tell you should be done. on the civilian side, the formula is lowe
less than the pacific and in recognizing our primary focus on the pacific theater, again, ukraine is not in any way, other than the three million dollars in this budget, the prewar existing level. moving to the third of our strategy, the first being deterrence, third building advantages which has two primary legs, one on the people side and the other on the industrial base and the industry ecosystem that we depend on of innovation. on the people side, the secretary as you know put out...
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you have long-range pacific fires you can target and that comes together as we work as a team. i see us as strong allies and we are working together and we are working on convergence. we have to pass data through all allies. that is where you get the edge you need in conflict. melanie: another audience question that was submitted ahead of time, how does -- and you touched on this a little bit, the will of the army reserve and the national guard. gen. mcconville: the role of the army reserve and national guard something we cannot live without. 52% of the army is the national guard and reserve and we have asked them to do all types of things inside the u.s., with support of covid and national disasters. social unrest and deploying overseas with their state partnership programs and the combat and driving buses, you name it. our national guard and reserves are like ace was army like -- are like a swiss army knife. they need to be ready for the combat mission. they have to be ready and i am really proud of our national guard and reserves on what they do for our country and they have
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again, with the ultimate objective here being a secure, safe, prosperous free and open indo-pacific region. >> back to the mq-9. any indications that the russians have ready picked up debris from the area? brig. gen. ryder: i have seen some presseports to that effect but i cannot corroborate any information whether they have or have not. >> separately, he allies offered to send units to help with the recovery efforts? brig. gen. ryder: i don't have anything to announce. i would allow the allies to speak for themselves in that regard. in terms of u.s. recovery operations, as you've heard us say, we are assessing options. i don't have anything further on that at the moment. >> has the u. requested to transfer through the not to my knowledge. time for a few more. >> on the wreckage, have the u.s. or will the u.s. make any requests of the russians and if they are able to salvage any portions of it that it be returned as a matter of good faith and has there been any recompense given this is a expensive piece of equip meant? brig. gen. ryder: not to my knowledge. >> general milley yesterday talk
again, with the ultimate objective here being a secure, safe, prosperous free and open indo-pacific region. >> back to the mq-9. any indications that the russians have ready picked up debris from the area? brig. gen. ryder: i have seen some presseports to that effect but i cannot corroborate any information whether they have or have not. >> separately, he allies offered to send units to help with the recovery efforts? brig. gen. ryder: i don't have anything to announce. i would...
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i china, pentagon is asking congress to boost funds or is pacific forces. the pentagon is asking congress to significant the increase funding for u.s. military presence in pacific signaling the bite in increasing sense of urgency towards covering china's aggressive behavior in the region. the pentagon will submit a new 15.3 billion dollar plan to find the pacific forces according to an unclassified version of the report obtained by "politico." that is more than twice what the pentagon asked for last year and it is significant boost from what congress authorized which was 11.5 billion. the money will go to buy defense systems, and increasing exercises and training in preparation and responding to they say, china's aggression. mark in florida, republican. caller: good morning. joe biden is being dishonest with the country. in two years of his administration, the national debt has increased. biden also asserts that by raising taxes on what the people, somehow this is going to balanced things out. i was looking at numbers today. social security liability in thi
i china, pentagon is asking congress to boost funds or is pacific forces. the pentagon is asking congress to significant the increase funding for u.s. military presence in pacific signaling the bite in increasing sense of urgency towards covering china's aggressive behavior in the region. the pentagon will submit a new 15.3 billion dollar plan to find the pacific forces according to an unclassified version of the report obtained by "politico." that is more than twice what the pentagon...
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-canadian-indo-pacific dialogue to deepen to promote an indo-pacific that's open, free, pros press and -- prosperous and secure. and arctic nation. we recognize the importance of this region to our collective security and the interest of other nations. we're working in close coordination to steward and protect the -- the northern most regions of our world. we are american nations. deeply invested in ensuring that the western hemisphere is peaceful, prosperous, democratic and secure. and that starts with our commitment to defending our people and our own sovereign territory. norad is the only binational military command in the world. norad is the only binational military command in the world. yet, another way in which our partnership is exceptional. it is an incredible symbol of the faith we have in one another and the trust we place in each other's capabilities. soon, norad will have a new next generation over-the-horizon radars to advance our early warning capacity, upgrade surveillance systems, host the most advanced aircraft. and i'm looking forward to continuing to work in close pa
-canadian-indo-pacific dialogue to deepen to promote an indo-pacific that's open, free, pros press and -- prosperous and secure. and arctic nation. we recognize the importance of this region to our collective security and the interest of other nations. we're working in close coordination to steward and protect the -- the northern most regions of our world. we are american nations. deeply invested in ensuring that the western hemisphere is peaceful, prosperous, democratic and secure. and that...
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estes: in discussions with countries around the indo pacific, they want us to be engaged. my time has expired. the gentlelady from new york is recognized. >> usually i am last and asking, but i was smart and came here now. thank you, ambassador, for being here. trade is so critical for our allies, critical for the united states to make sure we are growing our gdp, and i know in the third quarter, it was down compared to previous years, so there is an opportunity for us to grow gdp. i would like to talk to you a little bit about taiwan. taiwan is a great partner, and i want to talk about our neighbors to the south. we can see china investing heavily in those areas. smart things we can look at our how we build trade relationships with partners in south and central america, and talking with our allies, the u.k., taiwan, poland, but first let's start with taiwan. many of us here are friends of taiwan, and i appreciate the u.s.-taiwan 21st century initiative, which began last year. the issue does not touch on the issue of market access. this would be beneficial to our ally and
estes: in discussions with countries around the indo pacific, they want us to be engaged. my time has expired. the gentlelady from new york is recognized. >> usually i am last and asking, but i was smart and came here now. thank you, ambassador, for being here. trade is so critical for our allies, critical for the united states to make sure we are growing our gdp, and i know in the third quarter, it was down compared to previous years, so there is an opportunity for us to grow gdp. i...
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holding china to account and building up our alliance system out here in the indo-pacific, which has been so effective. it has strengthened the alliance with japan and the philippines, and the development with the oscars -- australia and the united kingdom, and india. i think the chinese may have been surprised by how well we working together, and the strength of our democracies. remember when i testified at my confirmation here, i told members of the foreign affairs committee that the chinese believe, chinese leadership, that the east is rising and that the west, particularly the united states is declining. i think two years into this administration, on a bipartisan basis, i could say the united states has a position of strength, and the united states and nato, and the european union are saying the threat from china and the competition from china in the same way i think that's a price the chinese, and strengthened our ability to make sure that we are maintaining our position. i would like to focus on the balloon incident, and china's position on the ukraine war, as two of the most i
holding china to account and building up our alliance system out here in the indo-pacific, which has been so effective. it has strengthened the alliance with japan and the philippines, and the development with the oscars -- australia and the united kingdom, and india. i think the chinese may have been surprised by how well we working together, and the strength of our democracies. remember when i testified at my confirmation here, i told members of the foreign affairs committee that the chinese...
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with the rising threats in the asia-pacific. [applause] as much as i believe in peace through strength, i also believe weakness arouses people. it is one of the reasons our last conversation, i believe america needs to be strong. russian invasion in ukraine. we need to show strength resources they need to defend themselves. an increase the sale of military hardware to taiwan. so that the chinese will have to count the cost before they make any move against that nation, which they have made no secret of for decades. for decades they're prepared to move against them. china does not believe that taiwan is a separate, free, democratic country, and we, frankly, going all the way back to the nixon administration, we have had a policy in this country of being agnostic on that question. just to american-sino relations. when you think of what happened in tiananmen square in 1989, when you think about the way they broke their word on hong kong, and now are busy jailing democracy advocate -- advocates, we should make no, we should not in a
with the rising threats in the asia-pacific. [applause] as much as i believe in peace through strength, i also believe weakness arouses people. it is one of the reasons our last conversation, i believe america needs to be strong. russian invasion in ukraine. we need to show strength resources they need to defend themselves. an increase the sale of military hardware to taiwan. so that the chinese will have to count the cost before they make any move against that nation, which they have made no...
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world and across most time zones, including friends in the amicas, europe, the middle east, and indo pacific. today we are gathering to make sure that we continue to deliver on our promises to support ukraine's defenders. re than a year ago russi launched its illegal and unprovokedull-scale invasion. ever since, ukraine's foes have been fighting bravely to defend their sovereignty, their territory, and tir freedom. no ukrainian should have to endure daily shelling. no ukrainian parent should have to wry thatheir child's school will be bombed. no nation should have to fight for its survival against a foreign invasion force leveling entire cities and towns. countries here today understand the stakes of the russian war of choice for the ukrainian people and for the world. thiss the greatest that to european security sincthe start of the cold war in the aftermath of world war ii and it is airect attack on the rules-based international order at keeps us all safe and sere. over the past year, ukrainian armed forces have had several striking victories on the battlefield, all along rapidly aking- sh
world and across most time zones, including friends in the amicas, europe, the middle east, and indo pacific. today we are gathering to make sure that we continue to deliver on our promises to support ukraine's defenders. re than a year ago russi launched its illegal and unprovokedull-scale invasion. ever since, ukraine's foes have been fighting bravely to defend their sovereignty, their territory, and tir freedom. no ukrainian should have to endure daily shelling. no ukrainian parent should...
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they a the most potent part of our toolkit out there in the pacific. i am glad for that have long advocated for larger smarine fleet. i think are something like 55 tack boats and wouldn't mind seeing like 100. i don't think the budgeteeds to increase. we need to rejigger that and end less on airpower because those airbases are so vulnerable and i think the carriers also. i applaud the president for cusing on submarines but not mystic about it. there o complex a too slow australia is a long way. from china. i don't think this deal would appreciatily change the china calculation. they mighteact anduild up in a huge way to respond to what th see as an uersea threat soe don't under estimate them. while i don't agree with the thst of the caller, i do't think japan can te a le here. i thinjapan needs to spend more. americans haveeen bearing an unir burn and thashould be adjusted substantially. i don't tnk japan is under a grave threat it's not a huge adjustment. the u.s. is in a very favorable position in the asia-pacific and that won't change because japa i
they a the most potent part of our toolkit out there in the pacific. i am glad for that have long advocated for larger smarine fleet. i think are something like 55 tack boats and wouldn't mind seeing like 100. i don't think the budgeteeds to increase. we need to rejigger that and end less on airpower because those airbases are so vulnerable and i think the carriers also. i applaud the president for cusing on submarines but not mystic about it. there o complex a too slow australia is a long way....