On the recordOctober 28, 2015
I agree with the gentleman that the investments in military readiness are important. I also believe the investments to help our economy grow and invest in education and scientific research are important. What the President said to the Congress is what the vast majority of the American public believed, that it is vital to have a strong national defense. But a strong national defense requires a strong economy. It requires an educated workforce. It requires investments in innovation and technology. It requires a 21st century infrastructure. So I am pleased that the President insisted that we make investments not just in the military, but also vital investments to help the economy grow, grow more jobs, which are estimated to be in the range of 350,000 in 2016 alone. So those are vital investments that also help strengthen America. Madam Speaker, I yield 2 minutes to the gentlewoman from New York (Mrs. Lowey), somebody who has been on the front lines of making those important investments for our country, the very distinguished ranking member of the Appropriations Committee.
