Kit Bond: “As we move forward with the responsible redeployment of our combat forces from Iraq, this budget provides the tools we…”

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.

We thought it was of significant historical value.

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.