Saxby Chambliss: “H.R. 7 represents a vital statement of priority and policy for the future of this Nation's military. H.R. 7 offers a…”

“H.R. 7 represents a vital statement of priority and policy for the future of this Nation's military. H.R. 7 offers a much needed policy redirection in the area of U.N. peacekeeping operations. Too many Americans have experienced the painful costs associated with the ever-expanding peacekeeping role of the United Nations. This country has raised and trained the most effective military machine the world has ever known. And yet, how can we allow our sons and daughters to be put under inferior command and control? H.R. 7 restricts the President's ability to subordinate U.S. troops to U.N. command and control by requiring Presidential certification of such an arrangement and by restricting the funding required for U.S. forces engaged in U.N. operations. We owe it to our military men and women to pass H.R. 7 and resist weakening amendments.”