Political Quotes

“the motion offered by Senator Sullivan to instruct conferees to the Defense authorization bill includes several important proposals. First, it urges conferees to fully fund the cost of overseas military operations, including our commitment to Afghanistan. This stands in sharp contrast to the irresponsible House proposal to cut off war funding on April 30, 2017. This provision is reckless and short-sighted and is the subject of a veto threat by the administration. Second, it endorses full funding of the European Reassurance Initiative. This is the administration's most important response to Russia's aggression in the Ukraine and threatening behavior towards our European friends and allies. The President's budget request quadrupled spending on this effort, from $789 million this year to $3.4 billion next year. In light of the recent NATO conference, full support for the European Reassurance Initiative is critical to demonstrating the American commitment for the security of the people of Poland, the Baltics, and many other countries who are worried about Vladimir Putin. Third, the motion endorses statements made by Secretary of Defense Ash Carter that highlight the U.S. commitment to maintaining the strongest, most capable Armed Forces in the world.…”