Mazie K. Hirono: “This illegal war is driving up costs, undermining readiness, and alienating our allies with neither a clear rationale…”

It has become standard practice for Trump Administration officials appearing before Congress not to provide any information about what is going on at their agencies-agencies Congress is charged with overseeing.

I remain committed to working toward a final version of the bill that balances the importance of our national security with the domestic needs of the American people.

As a nominee appearing before Congress, it is expected that you will answer questions to the best of your ability.

I write to express my deep and continuing concern regarding the state of the United States military’s critical munitions inventory.