Political Quotes

while the president transforms the military into his personal political tool.

Secretary Hegseth has shown an eagerness to dismiss military leaders without cause, and I will be skeptical of the rationale for these plans until he explains them before the Armed Services Committee.

The Pentagon has been paralyzed by infighting and stripped of expert staff at a time when we need stability and professionalism.

I have always advocated for efficiency at the Department of Defense, but tough personnel decisions should be based on facts and analysis, not arbitrary percentages.