Kit Bond: “Can we justify that to the taxpayers--not just to Missouri, but to the Nation--for what we'd have to spend?”

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.

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

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.

The administration's decision is their decision, but if there is an implication that the intelligence committee should not be told honestly and frankly of advice that you give to the policymakers--whether it's accepted or not--that…