WASHINGTON, May 10 -- The Senate Armed Services Committee released the following testimony by Anthony J. Tata, President Trump's nominee to be under secretary of Defense for personnel and readiness, from a May 6, 2025, confirmation hearing:

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Chairman Wicker, Ranking Member Reed, distinguished members of the committee, it is an honor and privilege to appear before you as the President's nominee for Undersecretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness.