Rep. Waltz Emphasizes Deterrence After Chinese, Russian Warships Patrol Alaska

Rep. Mike Waltz (R-Fla.) speaks during a press conference on Capitol Hill with members of The American Legion in Washington on June 16, 2021. Samuel Corum/Getty Images

A recent joint Chinese and Russian naval patrol off the coast of Alaska has Rep. Mike Waltz (R-Fla.) concerned about the size of the U.S. Navy and its ability to deter hostile nations.

Over the weekend, reports broke that 11 Chinese and Russian warships sailed through the Bering Sea and passed Alaska. The United States deployed four of its own warships in response.