Kit Bond: “We need a lot of roads. And we are working on bridges.”

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

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

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.