Political Quotes

“Mr. Speaker, I yield 1\1/2\ minutes to the gentlewoman from Michigan (Mrs. McClain). Mrs. McCLAIN. Mr. Speaker, I thank Chairman Rogers for yielding. Mr. Speaker, the world is on fire, and now, more than ever, we must ensure we have the premier fighting force in the world. With our enemies encroaching, we cannot afford unnecessary diversions. This bill builds on House Republicans' progress to return our military to lethal fighting force and away from woke ideologies that seek to divide and distract. To confront the 21st century battlefield, we must invest in operations and technologies that deter our enemies and support our regional allies. Some of these state-of-the-art technologies are developed in Michigan's Ninth District. I was proud to ensure initiatives in this year's bill to bolster our national security and our workforce. The defense of our Nation and safety of all Americans should always be our highest priority. Mr. Speaker, I urge my colleagues to support this year's NDAA so that we deliver mission-critical results. {time} 1545”