I think it is clear that we do not have the capability with Russia that we have, for instance, with our NATO allies.

Clearly, the interoperability of our NATO allies and some of our partners who are not allies is very important, because it allows us to quickly assimilate the combat power we might need in a tough place.

Senator Murphy and I had put forward this legislation. It was part of the NDAA.

I think NATO needs to be described better, too. I mean, do you think countries in NATO ought to contribute more to the mutual defense of all of us?

I think they do need to contribute more, a better percentage of their GDP. And I think we should not hesitate to ask for that and even insist on that.

Does that not send a terrible signal to our allies and our adversaries alike, that the United States does not stand by the reasons we put these sanctions in place?

Senator Portman is also lead sponsor of the Regulatory Accountability Act.

Congress should require independent regulatory agencies to conduct cost-benefit analyses of their significant rules.

The case for the inclusion of independent regulatory agencies in a centralized review of regulations is clear.

President Trump just made a lot of promises. Rebuilding our military, cutting taxes, while important, they also create budgetary challenges.

Simply put, we cannot avert these massive deficits coming forward without some sort of reform of these programs.