Kit Bond: “I thank you for that. That is good news.”

to quote an earlier comment by Senator Bond, "skin in the game"

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.

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

That number needs to be publicized because that is the greatest prophylactic to let people know if they are going to do it.