The President's defense budget request for this fiscal year is disappointing.

I think, as we have discussed, as Senator Ernst raised in her questions, this fits in with the theme of modernization and readiness.

I know the omnibus last year included $70 million for it. What I am curious about is whether that $70 million is in your opinion adequate for the entire fiscal year 2017.

The current budget request has rhetorically acknowledged an increase of worldwide threats.

I certainly understand the need for secrecy among many of the programs of our military, as well as our intelligence communities, and highly value those.

What are the Air Force's plans for the five operational C-130H aircraft that were upgraded in the previous AMP program but are currently stored at Little Rock Air Force Base in a non-flying status?

Not many examples of something that is more suitable for OCO spending than replenishing rounds. Is there?

We cannot send our sons and daughters into combat today without 100 percent confidence in their readiness.

None of Russia's military actions have helped stabilize Syria or end the suffering of the Syrian people.

I still have my doubts about that.

What would necessitate a sole source contract for a helicopter?

Why do you think there is such an unmet demand signal?

The American people want a government that works for them, not against them.

Are we continuing to conduct ongoing reviews to ensure the entities are not engaging in any of the prohibited activities?

Unfortunately, little progress has been made in reducing compliance costs and regulatory burdens.

The administration has taken a number of steps to foster stronger economic ties with Cuba, yet a major barrier that my constituents in Arkansas face is the ban on private credit for agricultural transactions in the Cuban marketplace.

In regard to the Get Transcript application, the IRS will eventually send out over 1.7 million letters that are being mailed to affected taxpayers.

It sounds to me like it is not working very well.