I am concerned that you are not doing enough to maintain an ISR capacity.

We need steady funding for our LHAs on 4 year centers and our LPDs on 2 year centers.

This is not just about Ukraine's survival; it is also about America's security.

But you know where I am going?

I thank Senator Marshall. Obviously, he speaks on behalf of a very important ag State--Kansas. I thank Senator Boozman and all the cosponsors on this legislation. As Senator Marshall said very well, this is the most cost-effective way to…

Are you committed to making sure that we work through that, that we stay on track and that we do the full Sentinel modernization on schedule?

I am concerned that the drawdown of our fleets of ISR Aircraft, including Global Hawk, without adequately replacing those capabilities in the Air Force is a concern.

Those precision weapons will help them fully defeat Hamas with less impact on the civilian population in Gaza, so why wouldn't we go ahead and get them those weapons just as fast as we can?

If there is something else that needs to be done we want to know what it is to keep that program on track.

I ask for the yeas and nays. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there a sufficient second? There appears to be a sufficient second. The clerk will call the roll. The legislative clerk called the roll. The result was announced--yeas 58, nays 42, as…

we have got to look at what is going on in the battlefield right now

The price of U.S. leadership remains far lower than the price of U.S. abdication.

Putin's unprovoked and unjust 2022 invasion of Ukraine has taken a harrowing toll on the Ukrainian people and threatened security in Europe and beyond.

we have got to look at what is going on in the battlefield right now

I thank Senator Marshall. Obviously, he speaks on behalf of a very important ag State--Kansas. I thank Senator Boozman and all the cosponsors on this legislation. As Senator Marshall said very well, this is the most cost-effective way to…

I do as well. I also want to express my appreciation for your answer that the modernization is an absolute requirement.

Are you committed to making sure that we work through that, that we stay on track and that we do the full Sentinel modernization on schedule?

If there is something else that needs to be done we want to know what it is to keep that program on track.