Kit Bond: “What the Brits do and we do not do is use the contacts we have.”

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

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.

You'll also be responsible for recommending policies to promote economy, efficiency and effectiveness of the agency.

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