In order for the United States Merchant Marine Academy to have appropriate oversight of its activities, a strong and proactive Board of Visitors is necessary and consistent with Federal law as described in 46 USC 51312.

Our Nation's better off for your service.

Phil MacNaughton has been incredible.

Well, thank you, Mr. Chairman. I want to echo your accolades for Phil.

I would like to discuss the management of the design and construction of ammunition infrastructure.

I argue that the tide is potentially starting to turn in what the Ukrainians are able to do to the Russians.

It is concerning to me, not just the dynamic that is happening between Yemen and Saudi Arabia, but the support that Iran is providing to Yemen.

That is incredibly troubling.

The growing presence of China and Russia in Africa is a threat to our national security.

I think it is certainly in the Houthis' best interest to cut a deal.

I believe that the Houthis have an opportunity, should they choose to negotiate, but under prompting from their Iranian masters, they have instead chosen to double down.