Kit Bond: “What the Freedom House found is totally unacceptable.”

I regret to say that this bill should be called the Big Oil Gulf Monopoly Bill, because that is what it is.

We thought it was of significant historical value.

I believe strongly we take for granted our defense base will always be there, maintaining capacity and innovation to keep the United States and our warfighters second to none.

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