Senator Roger Wicker

And I similarly asked to submit to the record a letter from Paul J. Roberts, retired Colonel, U.S. Army Special Forces, speaking to the unwavering integrity of Mr. Hegseth. Is there objection? Without objection, those three will be admitted. Senator Scott.

Thank you, Senator Tuberville. Senator Peters.

Mr. Hegseth, it seems to me that you've supervised far more people than the average United States senator supervises today.

Senator Mullen, I understand you are yielding back your time and do not wish to ask questions. I was misinformed. Senator Mullen.

Without objection.

I'd be happy for you to do that.

I was getting some advice from my second-in-command.

Thank you, Senator Mullen, Senator Duckworth. And again, we really are going to strictly enforce the rule about no demonstrations or noise.

Senator Duckworth, you are recognized.

Thank you, Senator Duckworth. I would like to submit for the record. A letter submitted by Mr. Brian Marriott that says anyone who would claim that Pete mismanaged funds at Vets for Freedom is ignorant of the facts. Without objection, it will be admitted to the record. Senator Budd.

Thank you, Senator Budd. I now recognize Senator Reid for a unanimous consent request.

Without objection, so ordered. Now, Senator Kelly, Senator Rosen got here after the gavel went down. Do you really want to go ahead of her?

That is a really good decision. Senator Rosen, you are recognized.

Perhaps you can take that for the record, Mr. Hegseth. Senator Schmidt.

Pursuant to the bipartisan staff agreement that we reached late last year, this will be one round of seven-minute questions. Thank you. Thank you, Mr. Chairman. I'll be happy to recognize my colleague, Mr. Reid.

And I just want to go on the record. And your comment is noted.

CHAIR RECOGNIZES THE DISTINGUISHED RANKING MEMBER FOR A UNANIMOUS CONSENT REQUEST.

WHERE IS THIS PUBLISHED, SIR?

Without objection, it will be admitted to the record. And Senator Slotkin. Welcome to the committee and your reckoning.

I would want to see what the policy of the president is.

Thank you, Senator Warren. Senator Tuberville.