'Do You Disagree?': John Kennedy Asks Lloyd Austin Point Blank About The World Being 'On Fire'

At today's Senate Appropriations Committee hearing, Sen. John Kennedy (R-LA) grilled Defense Sec. Lloyd Austin about the state of the world.
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[@MrTaylon24]

That smirk at the end says it all. We, as Americans, should defund the government until we start getting answers.

[@timtalaski5904]

You are exactly right! At the present moment the House of Representatives controls the purse strings! I would immediately shut down all of the corrupt agencies in the military would have some hard questions about their bookkeeping! Turn the money off like a faucet until you get the answers you need! This country cannot continue on the path it's going! This administration added 6.3 trillion to the national debt in the fiscal year 2023!

[@Ricky043]

Yea everyone needs to not pay taxes every last one of us

[@robyoung-pl1gq]

Um, the repubs are the majority, professor.

[@Whatserface1234]

​@@Ricky043sadly, they just take it from our checks. We don't get to choose to pay taxes.

[@ericchristiansen7246]

@@Whatserface1234Then perhaps we should all just go on strike, If 40% of the population stopped going to work for a month I think the government would be forced into listening to “we the people” once again.

[@lindaallen2989]

Thank you Senator Kennedy for your common sense and your truth. And, yes, the world is on fire.

[@apexxxdarkenergy203]

The been on fire , and the main cause is NATO, not China, Russia, or Iran, is the fools that sitting in congress putting more fuel to the fire, the world can see clear, information is free and light will always expose the the dirt that been kept from the masses,

[@zamfirtoth6441]

Hes just for theatrics, gets to play good cop and helps nothing. Forbes new favorite phrase is "point blank" it must help with clicks. Forbes and congress are just grifters

[@robyoung-pl1gq]

Trumper world is.

[@leehensley5019]

@lindaallen2989

[@josemorrasge8100]

​@@robyoung-pl1gq But but but Trump. Lmao

[@DrBlood-cq2cm]

That the DOD has NEVER EVER been audited, is beyond shocking to me and should be to every legal American citizen.

[@IrishAmerican17]

Then you shouldn't be too shocked to learn that three days before 9/11 it was reported that the Pentagon was unable to account for over $3 TRILLION dollars, and the part of the Pentagon that was destroyed housed the DOD accountants and all of the paperwork regarding the shortfall.

[@williamblake827]

Why audit the cash cow when it’s been the gift that keeps on giving. No better place on earth to hide corruption and incompetence.

[@ryanwiseman9141]

I thought they’d been audited multiple times, but they always failed to account for everything

[@karlanderson9503]

Hey! Has anyone seen my $800 screwdriver?

[@lorierickson3654]

Right and the Cia acts with impunity and without any oversight. What the hell is that?

[@georgeallen1759]

One of my favorite senators of all time. A true AMERICAN

[@Patricia-sn9ln]

A Gentleman and a Scholar. With a hell of a sense of Humor. Thank you Mr. Kennedy.

[@tammypalmer3793]

Thank you Mr. Kennedy you're so awesome! Good bless you sir

[@billstevenson1623]

Wait a minute.......Biden, Austin and Kirby said climate change is our biggest threat.

[@Sanwizard1]

And PRONOUN training, along with CRT and DEI.

[@blakerussell-vg8zx]

if the og said so then its true

[@terryroppel5692]

I thought it was white supremacist. Or MAGA

[@RJ1999x]

Brandons biggest threat is the pampers leak

[@CryptoBlockchainTechnologies]

Wrong. Completely wrong, the biggest threat is Donald Trump. (I am being sarcastic).

[@elinorbarnes1380]

It's never a good idea to put a Politician in charge of US defense; can't answer direct questions or spend Our money sanely. Thank you, Senator Kennedy, WE appreciate YOU.

[@upfromdown4573]

Yes we do appreciate him.

[@ampatriotsmith9545]

Austin was in the military; he's just not a strong Secretary of Defense like his boss

[@mikedixon9257]

Not to mention he sat on the boards of 6 major arms contractors, Raytheon being his most profitable. Corporate sector has been running the USA since post WW2

[@martinmulholland3342]

Theusa can't even defend their mexican border ffs

[@DNDKelli]

I love when they start to stutter like little kids who know their in trouble it’s truly heartwarming 😂

[@MW-gm7cq]

This is our DEFENSE Secretary. 😬 Put him beside Mayorkas, Wray, Blinken, Garland, and Obriben. 😬😬😬😬 😬We’re screwed.

[@josephfarber6027]

well his main mission is instituting woke agenda in the military, the wars are just a side show.

[@paulmunro1780]

Too bad KY doesn't deliver in tanker trucks.

[@RobertLabonte-cw1bc]

Senator Kennedy always has these clowns spinning in their chairs.

[@549BR]

But does that change anything?

[@Jagnyy55441]

@@549BRIt wakes people up. I know a lot of people that listen to the hearings instead of lamestream misledia’s version of news

[@lizzieb6311]

@@549BR it’s beginning to make people…. SANE people… start to question WTF it is that they voted for. It’s beginning… they ARE noticing.

[@trismaccarran9950]

@549BR....Change is fluid, & I find lasting change for the better to be more incremental, less fast forward

[@Monk-Amani.]

How so?

[@jjjackson5183]

Senator Kennedy has common sense. One of a sad few.

[@trentmiller2870]

The incompetence of this administration is beyond staggering.

[@hilbert551]

I don't think it's incompetence, it's all by design and intentional. Purpose is to diminish and destroy the nation.

[@aaronwilson8403]

Incompetence? More like deliberate.

[@One-way]

You can’t destroy from inside without people being in key positions.

[@grider421]

It is intentional it is a plan and they are winning!

[@corrinnereynolds4091]

Senator Kennedy a wonderful patriot

[@michaelhorath6851]

HE IS A TRAITOR !

[@spacecoastz4026]

If the entire Congress had his integrity, then our entire country would be 1,000X better.

[@Hbrown1770]

@@michaelhorath6851 Austin for gitmo !

[@sandrabergquist1684]

Don't be so sure. Too much time palling around with the Russians on his many trips over there - Ron Johnson as well. The public isn't as stupid as you may think...

[@timtalaski5904]

​@@michaelhorath6851you are talking about Austin!

[@barriepeck643]

I live in the uk and wish we had a Sen Kennedy

[@Queen731.]

Really why.

[@steveegbert7429]

Senator Kennedy holding their feet to the fire once again and making them tell the truth rather than the liberal talking points, at least a little.

[@whiskeydelta24]

How are these people in these positions? None of them can answer a simple question. Just wow!!

[@foggybeat946]

Yeah my dear Delta. They are servants of the deepstate big shots and must preserve their careers.That ' s why.

[@blackrocks8413]

Austin is the definition of 'no confidence' and 'flunkey'. Paid to say things, no real thoughts of his own.

[@marccampbellsr1085]

Typical of the whole administration -- hired exclusively from " The Island of Misfit Toys ..."

[@stevev238]

Gen Keith Kellogg should be Defence Secretary.

[@Godrulez7]

Actually this time Lloyd did answer yes or no to the questions he was asked. Hyde Smith even called them candid answers. So I'll give credit where it's due. He was honest when it came to China, Russia and Iran.

[@BillionDollar-os9vd]

[@sasapopadic384]

Austin is just plain thug....

[@jeremywingate4950]

Trump said first hand that all of this would happen if Biden took office he must be able to predict the future !! Or he was just a great leader and COMPLETELY understood what and how to deal with other world leaders.

[@spacecoastz4026]

All of the above.

[@sandrabergquist1684]

He took part in never denying Putin anything he wanted. He was part of their great plan. Don't you understand who is buddy buddy with the dictators ? Just figure out what Steve Bannon has been doing... who he meets with, etc., all as he awaits his trial.

[@eniselmenic5056]

trump sided with other countries over the one he was president of you silly foo

[@PollyT.Pocket22]

AMERICAN politicians are worms working against America as US politicians take on agendas that go against USA but help wef who ccp & go against America & west.

[@rhlink8253]

​@eniselmenic5056 I can honestly say that you know Mr Moe&Ron very, very well

[@patriciaglass5860]

None of these people are willing to admit their incompetence.

[@TheAngry-AmericanGuy]

Senator Kennedy is a no nonscience guy with the most common sense !

[@williamrichardson9696]

Yes. He caught Austin and Blinkin in conflicted or positions and exposed them.

[@guycmcd]

no nonsense? maybe?

[@Aphxphotog]

Austin gives me no confidence. Especially after he botched Afghanistan. But now he’s bumbling, stumbling and hemming and hawing. When you worry more about how to describe something in a way that fits your narrative more than the problem itself, you know he’s worthless.

[@757flyer]

He always talks that way. What incompetence.

[@timtalaski5904]

Austin said his priorities for CRT and worried about toxic masculinity in our military! Another one of these incompetent Biden administration employees! You suppose he was a d i e appointee?

[@eniselmenic5056]

​@@shama-llamading-dong5370 PLease tell us how YOU would have stopped that suicide bomber.

[@windrider65]

​@@eniselmenic5056that's easy, they should have never given up the secure Air Base they had for a public airport.

[@2008PLS]

Exactly nicely put!!! Your last line describes Leftist strategy perfectly, they always circumvent a way to excuse their actions as justifiable within the context of their flawed beliefs and it looks clumsy at best, incompetent and incoherent at worst. They can't address most anything directly or give a straightforward answer

[@jimbowie307]

Senator Kennedy, in his simple role of asking simple questions is absolutely a hero of the Republic!

[@J.M.254]

Kennedy Roasted Autin throughout, then Blinken has to butt in, blinking vertically😊

[@paulshanahan135]

Those clowns are well schooled in the art of not answering the question that was asked!

[@Viconius]

Man, that last question about military audit really rattled Austin!

[@charlesnye1736]

Austin is more worried about using the proper pronouns than being ready to defend ourselves.

[@carlosduffoo3959]

I am an Army Veteran,,,Austin is a disgrace to our Uniform

[@Mark-xv5lb]

So, you didn't actually watch he hearing.

[@akcandlemaker8786]

@@Mark-xv5lb Lol ...he's just summarizing all the videos that's already been put out there up to and including this one. 🤣

[@charlesnye1736]

@@Mark-xv5lb You hockey puck

[@jeroldparker7766]

@@Mark-xv5lb Affirmative action hire = Loyd Austin. He's not qualified for this position.

[@kevinhughes5280]

Senator Kennedy is an American Hero.

[@dimsuminab0x]

If I was Senator Kennedy, i'd ask "Should you be fired? and then follow up with "Why not?"

[@rebellucy6200]

I remember Austin walking around wearing a covid mask AND a face sheild. RIDICULOUS!!!

[@PoorBoyPennyShow]

he was part of the hoax

[@Hbrown1770]

Austin obey master !

[@rhondabenedict5284]

Austin🤡

[@jimmycookjr6376]

You should've had yours on.

[@joeconselyea3975]

Austin is Ridiculous Period.. His Decisions and Choices.😂

[@margaretschaff7534]

If they audit & send someone to account for every penny it would only show who in the government is getting our tax dollars sent back to them!!

[@beemikeme]

Yup, spot on!

[@spacecoastz4026]

Like the Big Guy's 10%?

[@sandrabanwell1457]

You mean how the rich do not pay but you fo

[@christimiller1575]

It is how they launder money. Biden family business

[@byronrogers4489]

"Do you believe that weakness invites the wolves?"

[@donnaclayton8277]

Aces, as always, Senator!

[@comicbookchris3509]

Larry Kudlow said that Trump warned the Mullahs of Iran that he had their phone numbers and street addresses where they lived. Biden would rather send the Mullahs flowers.....

[@arthurbrumagem3844]

Obama sent them money

[@mrpesky163]

"Don't" 🤤

[@kyletangen9446]

And pallets of cash

[@davidjohnson3331]

Austin sounded like a bumbling fool..it should be transparent where and how are taxes are being used in Ukraine ..audits are needed

[@BernhardSchwarz-xs8kp]

And give me one reason why Austin should care? He let's Kennedy act like "a tough investigator" unfortunately on C Span - a clown show - and not in court. Let them babble he things - give him his 5 minutes of fame on KZbin and nothing will change. The payments will continue - as long as it takes.

[@Monk-Amani.]

Then what?

[@sitcom1971]

Austin is profiting from all of this he was on the board of directors for one of the biggest defense contractors! Total conflict of interest!

[@BernhardSchwarz-xs8kp]

@@sitcom1971 To be exact - Raytheon Co. And yes - those Board positions right pu the President and Chairman are revolving doors for those who rendered services or are expecting to render them. Those stooges are known and not a danger. The ones we have to watch out for are Lindsey Graham and Mitch McConnell. Lindsey is also working for Raytheon - but nobody seem to acknowledge - Mitch McConnell is an asset of the Communist party of Chines - his Chinese father in law - # 3 - finances all his steam ship lines - dividends are tax free as "wedding anniversary gift" But Mitch is a leader of the GOP. Hallo !!!!!!!!!

[@sasapopadic384]

To late....😂....ti late..

[@luisacleaves9592]

Who could trust Austin after the Afghanistan debacle?? Or Kirby or Blinken or Milley??? What is so hard to give a straight answer? These administration people are more interested in safeguarding their positions than safeguarding the Country!

[@hilbert551]

Looks like they are bought and paid for. I wish they could follow the money on Austin & Millet like they are doing on the Bye*dim grime fam.

[@robertmessier2005]

His reply is the biggest understatement since Houston we have a problem

[@ronaldheflen7629]

Thanks again John....you .know .to ask .questions.....tks.again

[@garybeauchamp3623]

Kennedy is the last of an endangered species. He takes his time, is eloquent, and gets to the meat of every issue. Many Senators were of his class many decades ago but today I think he is the only one left. He has style and substance. We need more like him. I think only the South could produce such a Senator today.

[@et195900]

Everything was going perfect with your communtil. Until you Said we need more people from the South. Think about that.

[@BarbaraPerez-ow5tr]

Senator Hawley is right up there with Senator Kennedy.

[@ryanwiseman9141]

To be fair, on both sides, they were better back then. Except Joe Biden, he’s always sucked, he just could string two thought’s together back then

[@BoxerRick]

​@@et195900 what's wrong with that? You'd have more family values, less spending, and education returning to the schools instead of a guy makeover salon

[@BoxerRick]

​@@et195900Tell me what you mean by think bout that. Look at what your great northern minds have done to our colleges and this nation

[@ashively1]

Blessings unto you Mr. Kennedy! Thank you for your courage!

[@jphickory522]

We are at such high risk with current admin it’s scary

[@crackeronapier8056]

Cut off all imports. Close our borders. And protect our citizens!

[@rebeccasmith8567]

And deport everyone who came in illegally under Jobama.

[@foggybeat946]

Yes of course. But First, please, gather people around the Idea and convince your elites, your pentagonites and onepercenters.

[@jamesfmarquess6466]

Absolutely no funding without tracking audits.

[@josephfarber6027]

the big guy then might loose his 10% cut.

[@heent7972]

EVERY branch of the gov MUST be audited REGULARLY!!!

[@raakmore4443]

When I think of America I think of this guy Austin. Everything about him is America. This is our military leader this is America. Soooo sad what it has become

[@deelemons5542]

Please downsize Pentagon and all unconditional 3rd party offices in government please Lord protect America and stop lawlessness wasteful spending and corruption by federal government agencies 😢

[@ronaldrusin7227]

You mean like a wall on our border???

[@Monk-Amani.]

​@@ronaldrusin7227• Yeah, that too. 🙏

[@RobertSarrazin-vt6kl]

God does not play politics, people do

[@vicki5811]

Thank you senator Kennedy for showing us how stupid the people in charge are

[@Resistculturaldecline]

Not stupid, don't make that false assessment. Stupidity is excusable and forgivable. They're corrupt, and have a disgustingly lucrative vested interest in the decisions that so many see as "stupid". War is extremely profitable.

[@johns3508]

not stupid, traitorous.

[@eniselmenic5056]

@@johns3508 was trump a traitor for attempting a coup? I;m just trying to find out if you know what words mean?

[@dusa1394]

@@eniselmenic5056 are you referring to Nancy Pelosi‘s January 6 where the capital police waved in the crowd of protesters and the FBI with all their plants in the crowd firing them up and Nancy Pelosi not excepting Donald Trump recommendation to have the National Guard troops brought up is that what you’re referring to?

[@Jagnyy55441]

@@eniselmenic5056Do you or did you miss the Fedsurrection? Ray Epps has been promoted to screwtube troll 😂😂😂

[@luisvendetta6764]

Kennedy sir you are a national treasure! I love how you ask questions

[@gingercatz5568]

Well played Mr. Kennedy! Amazing!

[@yantomanuel6919]

this guy isn't even qualified to be a greeter at walmart......but he did tick the boxes.

[@bigreba]

LOL! He sure ticked "All of the above"

[@paulmunro1780]

@@bigreba Then ate all the contents thereof.

[@garycrawford6539]

I wouldn’t hire him for Walmart.

[@jimmycookjr6376]

Sound like lil jealousy to me.

[@tashadarvanian6116]

​@jimmycookjr6376 Of course you'd come to that conclusion.

[@ShadowBlade873]

I've come to the conclusion that the problems we are facing, are being caused purposely, and not by ignorance.

[@joycekennedy5252]

They create everything...

[@lyndalbrown1148]

Austin has zero business being in the position he is. A yes man is an understatement. Thank You Senator Kennedy !

[@scarbo2229]

I’ve never heard a top US military man sound as bumbling as Austin. What a mess.

[@theangel219]

when the blind follows the blind, they all fall in the ditch. we are done. elect a clown and expect a circus. we are done.!

[@jburnett8152]

Senator Kennedy I never get tired of watching you in motion. 😊

[@bdso9593]

How exactly would this guy consider "The world on fire?" It's so scary these people are making decisions on America's behalf.

[@adrievanbeek6114]

Senator Kennedy is so goooood! I would love to have such a person in the politic in Holland! For the people who don't know what Holland is: holland is a very small country, just a pin mark on the map where the politicians have made a mess of the country. The same as whole Europe!

[@annedeline4421]

John Kennedy is absolutely fantastic!!! Why is he not running for president?

[@jacobjarisch4577]

I believe a relative of his is running for president, but he is censored and MSM doesn’t say anything about him

[@kailuakidd1512]

Austin is an embarrassment. Kennedy is brilliant.

[@jimmycookjr6376]

He's the right person for the job, anyone else would have f-up sometimes you need a BLACKMAN to straighten thing out.

[@youngx5864]

That entire administration is an embarrassment

[@sitcom1971]

Austin is profiting through conflicts so he loves what is going on and wants more of it!

[@kyletangen9446]

Please, pretty much everyone in American government are corrupt clowns. I would venture to guess that even the "swamp busters" are as much a part of the swamp they're looking to bust. Not one of those clowns are better or more righteous than the other. Everyone in the government are good at wasting money, being corrupt, and incompetent, not much else.

[@eduardolamboy4776]

​@@jimmycookjr6376😂

[@davebrewster3171]

The Senator is dead-on in his assertion! Monday evening while watching the news, I came to the exact same conclusion. My theory, or reasoning, is this: 1. The war between Russia and Ukraine, and now the Israeli and Gaza war were in the planning stages for sometime. Second: We know Iran and China are both funding the Hezbollah and Hama. We know that Russia would participate in a mid-east war, even if it meant fighting on two fronts at the same time. This a great way to get into a war and not do anything except help fund it. That is exactly what Russia is doing in regards to Israel/Gaza. But what really grabbed my attention and led me to my conclusion, is the number of illegals that are now coming into the US from China, Russia, and Middle Eastern countries. The numbers have increased exponentially since the start of Israel and Gaza. You think these countries didn't include this in their plans against the US. It now estimated that over 1,200 KNOWN terrorists got through our border and have fanned out into the US. What better time for these countries to launch these excursions into the US. Our country's turmoil hasn't gone unnoticed by these countries. We are now stretching our military might, but the rubber band only stretches so far before it breaks. We are fighting domestic wars in the US every single day against crime and violence, drugs, and homelessness. Think about it. What better time for our enemies to infiltrate our society.

[@mizread]

Brilliant man. I'm a Brit, and wish we had politicians as straight and truthful.

[@gwenynmel5682]

Gotta love Senator Kennedy

[@fahmad7194]

Austin seems unable to produce a straight reply to the senator's specific questions

[@oogiev2]

No Military Service have met it's recruiting goals under this Defense Secretary. Most inept administration ever.

[@Hbrown1770]

The military only accept's Drag Queen's now !

[@BalakeHart-nh4xh]

Most vets aren't recommending service now under this administration...

[@timtalaski5904]

To think they're wasting our money on drag queen shows

[@oogiev2]

@@BalakeHart-nh4xh I've heard that Vets and people that are in, find the woke BS is not good.

[@oogiev2]

@@timtalaski5904 yep and classes on pronouns, the World is laughing

[@arthurbrumagem3844]

Austin checked the boxes for his job EXCEPT ability to do it

[@Ed_Stuckey]

John Kennedy is a National Treasure. I'm jealous of Louisiana for its representation.

[@owenparkerjr.6588]

Climate change, climate change stated Secretary Austin just last year is our number one priority. Think about that. Rolling, rolling, rolling keep those electric tanks a rolling rawhide!

[@Graterstuuf]

Remember hearing a Russian representative saying in 2019 ‘as long as the west focuses on it climate change agenda, our goals will be a triumph’.

[@dianeleone1634]

^ spot on😉

[@jeanesingsjazz]

they will ask for a temporary cease fire while we get those tank batteries charged😵‍💫🤦🏼‍♀️

[@LKtube1]

Secretary Austin is smokin' the devil's lettuce

[@mattjohnson4159]

Oh I laugh again, I forgot that Kennedy Phrase.

[@annairwin8147]

Challenges…Sen. Kennedy is spot on..this “administration” is sickening

[@annemirza2030]

Senator Kennedy is for his country and clearly knows right from wrong . Amazing 👏

[@kylemarsh1624]

You gotta Love Kennedy. He gets directly to to meat of the subject.

[@maryscott9308]

Senator Kennedy, Sir, you state the truth! If we only had more in government doing the same! God bless you!

[@osmondagbom2017]

This is a country and Democracy at work. Long live UNITED STATE OF AMERICA.

[@user-do1rk5zk9p]

Blinker & Austin. What a team ! God help us !

[@thepresence9652]

The anxiety in that room if normal Americans were there listening to these questions and seeing these responses

[@jac929]

As a veteran it pains me to say this- thank God my daughters & son-in-law no longer serve in the military. Under this foolish & weak administration, their lives mean nothing.

[@RobertSarrazin-vt6kl]

I suppose as a veteran, you would prefer the trump administration. Trump who took the similar oath that we took? Then violated and committed treason?????

[@grider421]

We veterans have never been valued by our corrupt government

[@karimulhaq254]

The world is on fire . The present ruling class of the United States of America is adding more fuel to it . Thank you . Senator Kennedy for your wisdom .

[@benramses8569]

🎉🎉🎉Double🙌Standing🙌Ovation....👋👏👋Dear❤Senator....👋👏👋Bravo!!!

[@mcgch46e80]

Senator Kennedy is one of the very best and is a Godsend! May God bless this man.

[@timweaver835]

He's from the old school of ethics, reasoning, truth, character. Wow just wow.

[@dann547]

He would have made an excellent Justice of the Supreme Court.

[@juttareich6213]

Ein toller Senator Kennedy Gott beschütze diesen Mann

[@davidrussell9078]

Senator Kennedy is one of the few honest Senators.

[@randytreiber2305]

Senator Kennedy for president he would be a great president! He also has lots of commen sense. we need that right now!

[@joesimons7387]

Austin and Blinkden I bet hate being questioned by Kennedy.

[@loreemackay9960]

Kennedy, He's brilliant & righteous.

[@justuseloveineverything7184]

Senator John Kennedy THANK YOU ❤

[@gregwoodard1775]

Senator Kennedy always on point!

[@nildaportalatin4630]

I love Sen Kennedy. 🇺🇸

[@J3FFTH3CH3F]

John Kennedy is the best of us. We must protect him at all cost💯

[@Hoghaw]

Thank you Senator Kennedy for your Wisdom, Leadership, and Fearlessness when dealing with reluctant witnesses! GOD BLESS you Sir!

[@tomikabaker1328]

😢Yes ,Sen. The world 🌎 is on 🔥 Fire

[@fredreinhard2091]

How did this individual get to General Rank!

[@rickmcintosh1771]

Put in his time without getting in trouble with his superiors.

[@kevinhenchy2957]

Senator Kennedy is a master at asking leading questions that attempt to put the respondent in a narrow box.

[@davidgerwin7885]

Kennedy makes good points but leading questions is not agood way to make them. Always look at the reverse. If Kennedy were on the receiving end. A good debater / questioner can get there without this.

[@nickmad887]

Thank you Sen.

[@donhale6939]

Why is it so hard to answer such simple questions that everyone knows the answer to.

[@thedogtutor4998]

Conflicts ? Challenges ? You mean war

[@omarsheikh8923]

They can't even answer simple questions and they lead such a powerful nation. How sad.

[@billycarroll798]

Where in the world did they find this man! Sec.Austin and Blinken are a disgrace to their office!

[@rnrhodes9256]

Unless the US government is going to provide child care services for every working parent then absolutely no government employee should receive it as well. If we're not worth it, then government employees most certainly are not. 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@yeshuathebeginningandtheen1497]

They got together with Joe and they are all making big bags

[@janiceworsfold7775]

I live in the UK but Senator Kennedy always asks the right questions. Shame others can't take a leaf out of his book.

[@AhmadEdinHodzic]

If someone doesent look you in the eye like that while saying nothing it means 1. He is lying 2. He is scared to say the truth

[@terrybrown3224]

A genius talking to a puppet. Louisiana has the best senator