Kit Bond: “Thank you very much, Senator Mikulski.”

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

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

I would humbly suggest that you put more, not less, in the force structure for the Guard, which is a bargain for our military defense.

You'll also be responsible for recommending policies to promote economy, efficiency and effectiveness of the agency.