Angus King: “It's somewhat out of the scope of this hearing, Mr. Chairman, but I woke up this morning suddenly thinking about what…”

We are equally opposed to the Take Care of America’s Veterans Act because it codifies the same harmful reductions in benefits for veterans with tinnitus and sleep apnea benefits.

As the Secretary of Defense, you are accountable to the men and women who serve our nation. It is time for you to demonstrate leadership, rather than peddle excuses. The servicemembers we send into harm’s way deserve nothing less.

If the President’s misguided trade war further escalates, the processed lobsters could be taxed again when they are shipped back from Canada to the United States.

Supply shortages and unjustified extended deployments also have a real impact on our ability to recruit and retain our servicemembers.