Kit Bond: “We went into Afghanistan, deposed the Taliban, removed the threat to the United States from al-Qa'ida sanctuaries there.”

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

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

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.

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.