Roger Marshall: “this week's fantasy consideration of the NDAA was a gut punch to our servicemembers and one of the weakest displays we…”

“this week's fantasy consideration of the NDAA was a gut punch to our servicemembers and one of the weakest displays we have seen during the Senate Democrats' time in the majority. Let's not forget there are 25 Senate Members serving on the Senate Armed Services Committee under the skillful leadership of Senators Reed and Inhofe. They cleared their version of the NDAA in July of this year--July of this year, months ago--but the majority leader dragged his feet all the way up until late--late--last night, bringing the NDAA to the floor at the third latest point in the year ever. Considering China's military rise and the foreign policy disasters this White House has created, one would think delivering a paycheck to our servicemembers and providing funding to increase our military's lethality would be top of mind. Instead, the majority leader remains focused on reckless taxing, reckless spending, and reckless borrowing that is pushing Americans further into debt, driving up inflation, putting our Nation at a disadvantage, and helping China. While he pointed his finger at Republicans who simply wanted the opportunity for additional amendments on important subjects, the majority leader is to blame for the fact that the other 75 Senators will not get to offer floor amendments and have an opportunity to help shape our military policy this year. But, regardless, the blame rests squarely on the shoulders of the majority leader.…”