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Deterrent. We emphasize the importance of strategic stability. The conference agreement importance of new start and the open skies treaties for u. S. And interNational Security. Maintain congressional oversight over these key arms including eements, requiring 120day notice provision before any withdrawal treaties. U. S. Leadership in cooperation with our allies is essential to accountable and to prevent an arms race. The ndaa continues to support Missile Defense while increasing oversight of critical the ams, particularly as department of defense considers new options for the next generation i...

The committee will come to orderment good morni o order. Good morning to everyone. Without objection the chair is allowed to declare a recess at anytime. Ill recognize myself for my Opening Statement. Im honored to be conveeting todays hearing, my very first as chair woman. As we continue to mourn the loss of our friend and colleague, elijah cummings. I am mindful of his life long mission to seek not only common ground, but higher ground. With that in mind, im very pleased to hold today tfs hearing on an issue we have been fighting for for many years, the need for comprehensive paid family and...

We cant lose ground. The new treatments can be extremely expensive and cost as much as 1,000 a pill. I understand the v. A. Has been able to negotiate with the Drug Companies to a lower cost. And ive heard estimates that v. A. Is instead paying closer to 600 a bill, is that correct . I you may not have a answer. I would like to not have to answer that question. We work very slowly and collaboratively with the manufacturers of those drugs and have been able to reach attractive arrangements for the continued purchase of those drugs. And we continue to have those conversations. My what im curious...

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 sep...

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...