Kit Bond: “I just question how much money is going to be spent on sidewalks, when we need highways and we need bridges.”

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 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 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.

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