Ranking Member Smith's opening statement (as prepared)

Time: 10 a.m. ET

Location: 2118 Rayburn HOB

Purpose: To receive testimony from government witnesses regarding the United States’ military posture and the national security challenges in the Western Hemisphere.

Witnesses:

Mr. Joseph Humire
Performing the Duties of Assistant Secretary of Defense for Homeland Defense and Americas Security Affairs
Office of the Secretary of Defense

General Francis Donovan, USMC
Commander 
U.S. Southern Command

General Gregory Guillot, USAF
Commander 
U.S. Northern Command and North American Aerospace Defense Command