Kay Bailey Hutchison: “As a former Vice Chair of the NTSB, I understand well the important role the Board plays in promoting our Nation's…”

I thank the distinguished chairman of the Appropriations Committee as well as the ranking member because as soon as our leaders get back from the White House I certainly want us to be able to go forward and vote. To finish my remarks, we…

It is one of NATO's prime focuses, the aggression of Russia in Ukraine, of course, Georgia as well.

That is something that has to be, from the NATO standpoint, a consensus. Some of our allies are concerned that a withdrawal would make Russia more aggressive.

Thank you. Are there other speakers on our side? Let me ask the Chair to notify me when there is 10 minutes left in case Senator Collins comes or someone else. So I would like to have up to 10 minutes and be notified. Mr. President, I rise…