The Senator has lots to cover, as do I. But first, I want to invite Senator Schatz up here. He's going to deliver some opening remarks, and then we'll get started. The administration initially froze billions of dollars, forcing our allies to beg for the money that they were counting on. Going forward, the task is twofold. Restoring the things that were clearly already working. And that requires processes that actually work and staff who are allowed to work. (05:34–05:41)
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