Luke Messer: “I thank the gentleman for his leadership. Congress' most important job is to provide for the national defense of this…”

“I thank the gentleman for his leadership. Congress' most important job is to provide for the national defense of this country. Yet, during the past 6 years, America's military resources have been downsized and slashed. Today, Congress is taking corrective action to rebuild our military, support our troops, and provide for a strong national defense. This Defense Authorization Act fulfills our promise to prioritize America's safety and protect our citizens from ongoing global threats, including radical Islamic terror. This bipartisan bill increases resources for every branch of the U.S. military and ensures that our troops receive the compensation they deserve, with the largest pay increase in 5 years. It also supports a robust missile defense program, and it strengthens America's cyber warfare capabilities. Simply put, this bill makes America safer, and I urge your support. Mr. McGOVERN. Mr. Speaker, I yield 2 minutes to the gentleman from California (Mr. Khanna), and I also congratulate him on becoming a new dad.”