Kit Bond: “I'm concerned about some of the personnel readiness.”

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.

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