how do we do counterradicallization? both your command and as impressively the individual soldiers, marines, airmen, and navy seals out there have developed skills that are invaluable not just the special operations command, but have proven to be valuable in the broader department of defence in truly understanding what we're up against and also how to build on alliances out there. what has been learned on the battlefield has been helpful in terms of preparing on all of those issues, and we know special operate command takes a strong leadership role, and our subcommittee is very interested in being supportive and helpful. we know there are inevitable battles over funds, but you always seem to do a very, very good job with what we provide, and i do believe congress has also recognized the importance of this role and has done our best to provide what you need to fight that fight. so we appreciate what you're doing, look forward to hearing your testimony, and with that i will turn it over to the ranking member, mr. miller, f