Political Quotes

Howard P. McKeon: “Believing that we can maintain a solid defense that is driven by budget choices, not strategic ones, is a dangerous path…”

On the recordOctober 3, 2011
Believing that we can maintain a solid defense that is driven by budget choices, not strategic ones, is a dangerous path for our national security.
Said by
Howard P. McKeon
California

Editor's note · Context

McKeon warns against relying solely on budgetary decisions for national defense.

Share

More from Howard P. McKeon

Apr 2, 2014

I am concerned that these reports have grown less compliant with the law, and strayed further from the intent of Congress.

congress.gov
Sep 17, 2014

Just yesterday the House, on a bipartisan basis and in large numbers, passed my amendment to the continuing resolution at the President's request which authorizes the Secretary of Defense to train and equip appropriately vetted elements of…

congress.gov
Jun 18, 2014

I am concerned that the scope of negotiations with Iran over its nuclear program was flawed from the outset.

congress.gov
Jun 23, 2014

Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it.

congress.gov

Other voices in this conversation