Mr. Speaker, I want to thank the gentleman from Texas for yielding and for working so hard with the Armed Services Committee through Chairman McKeon to bring forth this amendment that ultimately lets the President start a process that he…

The Obama mistake of defense sequestration, downsizing our military as jihadists expand their safe havens across the world to attack the American families.

The Obama mistake of failing to support the students of Iran's Green Revolution.

The Obama mistake of declaring a red line in Syria on chemical weapons and then blaming others.

The Obama mistake of failing to secure a basic security agreement with Iraq, undermining the achievements of the American and allied service members who promoted freedom in Iraq.

we are marginalizing our best friends the Kurds and denying them the weapons they need

the administration has turned a big challenge into a major crisis

The Obama mistake of releasing five murderous Taliban while negotiating with the terrorists.

The Obama mistake of equating Hamas rocket attacks with Israel's self-defense.

The Obama mistake of underestimating ISIL as junior varsity, JV.

The Obama mistake of announcing an Afghan withdrawal date, disregarding conditions, putting Afghanistan and Pakistan at risk.

For decades, they have resisted oppression and identified with freedom of the United States.

We know weakness endangers American families worldwide.

And we are at war on a global war on terrorism?

And a restatement again of support for the Kurdish region and a commitment that we are going to follow through with weapons.

I have heard, as he, that the necessary military supplies are not being delivered. They are putting the Kurdish people at great risk.

Yes or no, is America at war?

The President obviously needs to change course and adopt peace through strength. We know weakness endangers American families worldwide.