Kit Bond: “The continued procurement of these aircraft is necessary to continue the Navy's warfighting operations.”

That means you would often have the unenviable task of determining whether or not there are such violations.

I am humbled by the honorable mission President Biden, Vice President Harris, and Secretary Blinken have asked me to take on as Ambassador to Trinidad and Tobago.

I pledge to dedicate my skills and energy to strengthen our diplomatic and economic ties to Trinidad and Tobago to advance U.S. interests in the world and to promote American democratic values.

This pragmatic decision will help address larger fighter shortfalls in the Navy, save the taxpayer over $500 million.