Absolutely. I would agree wholeheartedly.

President Trump today is saying that he does support leaving troops in Iraq in the fight against ISIS.

I also agree with your remarks about our failing acquisition system. As you say, taking 10 years to develop a weapons system will leave us behind our adversaries.

I think it is a reminder of just how savvy and challenging of an enemy that we are dealing with here.

I think the more we can provide agility for our commanders on the ground to make decisions about where they need forces and when they need it, I think that is the most appropriate thing that can be done.

I have made this clear to this administration. I made it clear to the last administration as well.

I think everything should be on the table at this point in reassuring and assisting our allies, our friends in the Balkans.

We see they are engaged in a very aggressive misinformation campaign, basically peddling the story that the United States is not a reliable partner in Latin America.

It is up to all of us to work together, exchange information, and attempt to remove the conditions that lead to radicalization.

How important is it that we are able to rapidly develop things like directed energy weapons and swarming micro-drones?

This is a very important project not just for Cedar Rapids, but for the well-being of the entire State of Iowa.