Kit Bond: “We need much stronger cooperation to make sure the military leaders understand that they are under civilian rule.”

The administration's decision is their decision, but if there is an implication that the intelligence committee should not be told honestly and frankly of advice that you give to the policymakers--whether it's accepted or not--that…

That means you would often have the unenviable task of determining whether or not there are such violations.

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.