Chris Coons: “I am also concerned about Force protection for our Forces who are in FOBs, in Eastern Syria or in Somalia.”

We owe an enormous debt to the Afghans who supported U.S. forces during their 20-year mission in Afghanistan.

The First Amendment and a free press aren’t sidelined during a time of war, they become more important than ever. Under Secretary Hegseth, the Pentagon has hidden from the American people and their representatives in the press, denying the…

I’m sorry that your schedule apparently didn’t permit us to meet before this confirmation hearing, but I hope and expect we’ll find time to meet soon after today.

In exchange for that huge risk to themselves and their families, we promised them protection.