Kit Bond: “Well, thank you. I think that is very important. Senator Murray and I are concerned a whole lot about what happens in…”

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.

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.