Ken Calvert: “We all want to help you succeed. Our partnership overtures may cause considerable grief but we are sincere.”

However, I must oppose this bill which abandons our allies, damages our military readiness, and promotes divisive policies that undermine morale. I come from a defense-dependent State. I understand the importance of the investments we make…

We will not touch Social Security and Medicare benefits.

The Secretary of Defense serves at the pleasure of the President of the United States. He implements the President's policies. We have, in many ways, been addressing our serious differences with the Department and this administration. We…

I’m not personalizing it. I’m just pointing out somebody’s record.