"On the $60 billion that Congress appropriated to support Ukraine and its fight against Putin, a package this committee worked on for months, how is this funding being used?"
"I think that without this help, Ukraine would have a very tough time defending against what is a superior force with the Russians."
"If we fail to properly fund State and other departments, then our Nation is less secure."
"How long does it take?"
"So they take something else?"
"Is there something else we should be doing?"
"In fiscal year 2024, Senator Tester and I secured $167 million to fully fund the Department of Defense's Child Care Initiatives."
"Thank you."
"These service members and their families need to have a safe, reliable, affordable place to live, period."
"opening statement"
"Today's hearing focuses on rural transportation and the unique experience, needs, and challenges of rural communities that our infrastructure investments must address."
"Rural communities have unique mobility needs. Residents in rural counties are aging."
