Political Quotes

“I rise today in favor of the fiscal year 2025 National Defense Authorization Act. This bill fundamentally reforms defense acquisition to support a fighting force that will stand against those who threaten the United States of America. As the chairman of the Strategic Forces Subcommittee, I was proud to work in a bipartisan fashion to support some of the most critical elements of our national defense. First, and perhaps most importantly, we continue to support the modernization of our nuclear triad, as well as the scientific capabilities and the NC3 architecture that underpin it. We also established a new rapid capabilities program within the NNSA to enhance our ability to respond to growing nuclear threats from China and Russia. As China's recent military parade demonstrated, our adversaries continue to rapidly develop and deploy new nuclear weapons. On the other hand, U.S. nuclear capabilities can take over a decade to design and develop. This bill would apply innovative and rapid approaches to address this and ultimately ensure our deterrent continues to keep pace with the dynamic threat environment.”