Joe Courtney actually said...

"we know what our number one drivers of our deficit and our debts are, and we need to address that. And it is not defense spending."

"this Congress has an obligation to make sure that our men and women in uniform have the tools, the equipment, and the training and the leadership that they deserve."

"it is just not right that we are trying to balance our budgets, our Nation's budgets on the backs of our men and women in uniform and their families."

"In my opinion, that is clearly the best way to strengthen the network of access for veterans in this country."