0:36
Chris Coons
25:05 - 25:41
"This year, more than most, this subcommittee understands and must understand your goals in building this budget, whether or not it's realistic to grow this fast, and the smartest ways to reprioritize your budgets in the case that reconciliation does not occur."
“This year, more than most, this subcommittee understands and must understand your goals in building this budget, whether or not it's realistic to grow this fast, and the smartest ways to reprioritize your budgets in the case that reconciliation does not occur.”
- Speaker
- Chris Coons
- Timestamp
- 25:05 – 25:41
- Community
- Alaska News
- Captured at
- June 9, 2026
From the transcript
In conclusion, the Air Force and Space Force provide critical foundational capabilities to our nation in defending the United States, This year, more than most, this subcommittee understands and must understand your goals in building this budget, whether or not it's realistic to grow this fast, and the smartest ways to reprioritize your budgets in the case that reconciliation does not occur. Thank you very much, Mr. Chairman. I look forward to the testimony. Thank you, Senator Coons. Gentlemen, why don't we go ahead in the order that I suggested, starting with you, Mr. Secretary, if you could make it as brief as possible, because a lot of members want to ask questions.
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