important efforts such as disaster relief, infrastructure, and building on our work to fight opioid abuse and drug addiction. this bill is the product of extensive negotiations. among congressional leaders, and the white house. no one would suggest it is perfect but we worked hard to find common ground and stay focused on serving the american people. first and foremost, this bipartisan agreement will unwind the sequestration cuts that have hamstrung our armed forces and jeopardized our national security. secretary mattis said, quote, no enemy in the field has done more harm to the readiness of our military than sequestration. for years my colleagues on the senate armed services committee, led by chairman john mccain,