Roger Wicker: “The most important piece is the political piece and you have leadership that is able to bring the country forward.”

The $300 billion fund for the reconstruction and economic development of Iran — though not funded by U.S. taxpayers — would make Iran’s payoff under President Obama’s 2015 deal look like a pittance by comparison.

The Iranian regime has not renounced its ultimate goal — ‘Death to America, Death to Israel.’ The regime will invest every penny it receives to further that aim.

This funding is essential. It would accelerate immediate production of key capabilities, from exquisite munitions to low-cost hypersonics, strike weapons and drones.

The sons and daughters of our fallen service members carry on the legacies of their parents. We set aside this day to honor them and to remember the sacrifices of their mothers and fathers.