During a recent House Appropriations Committee hearing, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth faced tough scrutiny from Rep. Rosa DeLauro regarding submarine production plans. DeLauro emphasized the committee's significant financial investments and demanded a detailed written plan to ramp up production. Hegseth deflected responsibility, pointing to mismanagement under the previous administration, which fueled DeLauro's frustration. The exchange underscored bipartisan concerns over national security and the need for transparency in defense spending and production planning.
'I want to thank this committee for the flexibility alongside FY25 and the continued resolution-DELARU: Well, I would hope you would thank this committee for the funding it has made.'
'We now want to know where that is going and what your plan is for the continued investments to meet production levels and make sure that is an area that's covered for our national security.'
'The challenge is our department under the previous administration squandered a lot of that.'
'I want your plan! I've had difficulty with the prior administration and I don't mind calling 'em out. What is your plan for the future?!'
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