Kit Bond: “We all have the same goal to make sure that the communities in States around this country... are part of and thriving…”

I regret to say that this bill should be called the Big Oil Gulf Monopoly Bill, because that is what it is.

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.

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

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.