I would urge you to engage in providing even modest resources to Coastal West Africa.
I'm concerned we're not learning the lessons of the war in Ukraine.
I am also concerned about Force protection for our Forces who are in FOBs, in Eastern Syria or in Somalia.
A big piece of the NDIS (National Defense Industrial Strategy) partnering and our allies. AUKUS Pillar 2 is particularly intriguing to me.
a joint strategy effort between DOD, State, and USAID successfully moved it back into the column of countries we can work with.
I regret that the significant investment that we made there will not likely redound to our benefit.
the safety and well-being of all Native Americans is a top priority for my Administration.
the State Partnership Program which I think has shown real benefits in Ukraine and in a dozen other countries.
I look forward to staying in touch and I will echo what you heard from several other Senators about the urgency of deploying the counter UAS...
That is a high priority for me and for my home State.
I agree with you that we have widespread, I think, bipartisan grave concern about whether our defense system overall is appropriately aligne...