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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 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.