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Senator Kevin Cramer, who represents North Dakota in the U.S. Senate, shared updates on September 18, 2025, regarding his recent meetings with industry leaders and international partners.

In a post published at 18:24 UTC, Senator Cramer stated he "Had a great discussion with Fatih Ozmen, CEO of @SierraSpaceCo and @SierraNevCorp, about the role Counter-Unmanned Aerial Systems and base defense play in Golden Dome missile defense system for America."

Later that day, at 21:34 UTC, he highlighted ongoing international cooperation by writing, "North Dakota and Ukraine’s relationship is built on a shared history and a prevailing economic partnership. I met with my good friend Pavel Unguryan and Ukrainian leaders in D.C. about the United States’ efforts to bolster more economic agreements and security cooperation with"

In another update posted at 22:09 UTC, Senator Cramer described his engagement with key construction sector organizations: "Had a valuable discussion with @NSSGA, @NAPATweets, and the National Ready-Mix Concrete Association members. We talked about the road ahead for the Highway Bill reauthorization, ideas to improve work zone safety, and workforce challenges impacting their businesses."

Senator Cramer has been an advocate for strengthening both domestic infrastructure and international alliances. His mention of discussions surrounding missile defense reflects broader concerns about national security technology advancements. The meeting with Ukrainian leaders comes amid continued U.S. support for Ukraine's sovereignty and efforts to deepen bilateral trade ties. Meanwhile, talks with construction industry representatives align with ongoing legislative priorities related to transportation funding and labor market challenges.