Tom Cole: “Our real problem is, of course, when set said that budget out, the idea was it would be serious entitlement reform.”

The only reason we’re doing it now is, first, the Senate Democrats, I think, have misused the filibuster, and honestly, the Republicans have let them misuse the filibuster.

I hold the Democrats in the Senate most responsible, but I don’t excuse the Republicans for letting them do it.

It reinforces support for key allies - like Israel and Taiwan - and directly counters threats from Communist China and other regimes that challenge our interests and principles.

We will engage where it matters, we will invest where it counts, and we will demand accountability for every dollar spent.