Today, I presided over a “pro forma” session of the Senate. The idea that any Republican Senator does so to block @POTUS’s nominees or is committing “treason” by doing so is as ridiculous as it is false.
Here are the facts: ⬇️🧵
I'm grateful to @POTUS, @SecMullinDHS, & @fema Administrator Hamilton for their efforts to secure funding to restore Western North Carolina's communities & tourism industry, and to help individuals access additional HMGP funds to rebuild & relocate their damaged properties.
Seymour Johnson’s 4th Fighter Wing has maintained a high operational tempo, deploying to the Middle East and the Pacific to defend our nation. This is why it’s crucial that they receive new F-15EX aircraft to strengthen @SJAFB's F-15 training and operational missions.
The @usairforce's contract with @Boeing will accelerate F-15 production & modernization, strengthening America’s air superiority.
This will deliver critical capabilities to our warfighters faster & ensure the F-15EX aircraft are available to strengthen the missions at @SJAFB.
.@GE_Aerospace is helping build the skilled workforce that drives North Carolina’s economy.
Since launching last year, 80+ apprentices have graduated from its Wilmington program—another example of how apprenticeships prepare North Carolinians for high-demand, good-paying jobs.