Betty McCollum: “I agree with your statements on increasing the ability for contracting.”

Let me be clear--I will not write blank checks to the Department of Defense.

I rise in support of the FY2026 Financial Services and General Government and National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Act.

I am angry, and angry can be a very good emotion when utilized appropriately.

there is more that we can do on that, so thank you for bringing that up again.