Susan Collins: “I commend you and the Chief for your steadfast refusal to compromise on recruiting standards.”

I took particular issue with the provision that would allow political appointees to review grant proposals, noting that it would undermine the goal of awarding funds 'based on scientific merit and value, rather than political ideology.'

What appears to have happened is that there now has been ... somewhat of an increase of ICE activities before the additional training and body-worn cameras were deployed.

the fact remains that there are must-pay bills and urgent requirements facing the department that affect the ability of our troops to be well trained and more broadly of the U.S. military to deter and defend against potential aggressors…

It appears that there is good faith on the Democratic side to try to pass the CR and avoid a government shutdown, which is always a disaster.