Political Quotes

“Mr. President, for more than 23 years, I had the great honor of serving in the Army Reserve and National Guard. It was during this time that I was able to gain firsthand experience of working alongside the unbelievable men and women in uniform, whose character, honor, and love of our country has led them to sacrifice so selflessly for it. During my time in the military, I had the honor of serving a tour in Kuwait and Iraq. As a company commander during Operation Iraqi Freedom, what was so important to me, other than bringing everyone home, was ensuring my troops received what they needed when they needed it. Unfortunately, given the nature of war and the learning curve our military had in its first large-scale military deployment since Operations Desert Shield and Desert Storm, that did not always happen. However, as the war went on, our military adapted and our troops were able to receive the equipment they needed to do the job. Even though I am now retired from the military, I still have the privilege of serving our men and women in uniform, just in a different capacity, as a Senator and a member of the Armed Services Committee. It has been an honor to work with Chairman McCain, Ranking Member Reed, and the other distinguished members of the committee on another vital annual Defense bill. Over the past year, my colleagues and I have worked to produce a bill that enhances the capabilities of our military to face current and future threats.…”