Kit Bond: “I'd like to be able to have a discussion with the genius who made that decision.”

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 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 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.