Political Quotes

“Madam President, in America, we are blessed with the protection of the strongest military in the world, one that provides not only for the safety of our country but believes in supporting our allies around the globe. Yet we cannot take our position as the leader of the free world for granted, for there are nations like Communist China that are actively building their militaries with a single goal in mind--to dominate the world stage. So I thank Chairman Inhofe and my colleagues for working to keep our military strong so it can defend the freedoms we cherish and stand for freedom and democracy worldwide. This year, the National Defense Authorization Act includes my Secure U.S. Bases Act, which Senator Ernst and I worked on, to reform and improve foreign military student training programs following the terrorist attack at NAS Pensacola last year. New reports show there was a lack of vetting at multiple levels that led to this tragic attack. This terrorist should never have been allowed in our country, let alone on an American military base, with easy access to American military men and women. The Secure U.S. Bases Act eliminates this unnecessary risk by requiring a thorough vetting process before a foreign student enters the U.S.; by requiring foreign students to follow rules established by U.S. base commanders; and by vastly improving the security of our military installations, servicemembers, their families, and the surrounding communities. I served in the U.S.…”