Howard P. McKeon: “These exceptional incidents are not reflective of the hundreds of thousands of U.S. soldiers, sailors, airmen, and…”

Russian military developments pose significant challenges to our national security.

Our naval forces are the best in the world. They provide our Nation with an incredible ability to project power and strength.

I applauded the President's decision to take out Osama bin Laden. However, this tactical success did not end what former CENTCOM Commander General John Abizaid called the long war against Al Qaeda.

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…