Just a few questions. The MAX 737 tragedies highlighted the critical importance of better understanding human factors and their integration into the aircraft certification process.

a pharmacy is not just a commodity, it is a relationship

Our ports of entry are really engines of commerce and are places where our economy is succeeding in the U.S.

I am concerned when the Federal Government gets too involved, if it ain't broke, don't fix it.

The time for action was yesterday. Our Federal Government is failing at a core constitutional duty.

Most lawmakers understand the value that a CBO report provides when considering legislation and the potential fiscal and economic impacts of certain bills.

On a scale of one to ten, how concerned are you about the crypto industry right now?

I appreciate that answer because I think there's nervousness that the changes may occur on something that's already been understood and agreed to.

These discussions don't seem to leave us, whether we are in the Veterans or in Defense Appropriations.

I know from my own experience in Kansas hiring and maintaining, retaining employees is a huge component of today's economy.

The threats to our country are significant and great.

The Chinese are advancing very, very rapidly in every warfighting domain that exists.

I also want to thank our witnesses for being here this morning. I think we can all agree that all of us here care about a safe and secure border.

I also hope that we care about the humanity of migrants who are crossing the border, oftentimes out of desperation or out of suffering in their home countries.

There was a period of time, and it continues, in which just military retiree after military retiree sought me, my staff, to tell me about a significant change in their pharmacy benefit.

a pharmacy is not just a commodity, it is a relationship

These discussions don't seem to leave us, whether we are in the Veterans or in Defense Appropriations.

We shouldn't look for larger than life personalities, but rather we should find power in the rooms like this one.