Political Quotes

“I thank the chairman, Mr. Smith, for yielding. I thank Mr. Thornberry, the ranking member, for his efforts and partnership in bringing this bill to the floor in a bipartisan fashion. I join the previous speaker in the premise that she posited with respect to forward-leaning, ready and able to engage and to participate as leaders of the free world in securing the benefits of freedom and liberty to our globe. I want to thank Chairman Smith and the Armed Services Committee for ensuring a fair and bipartisan process as the House worked to craft a defense authorization bill that strengthens our national security and reflects our Nation's highest principles. I want to thank, as I said, Mac Thornberry and Chairman Smith, who have worked together throughout this process. I know that Democrats and Republicans on the committee and, indeed, in this House share a strong determination to do right by our troops and those they serve. Let me also thank Chairman McGovern and the Rules Committee for working to ensure that this bill comes to the floor under a process that allows for Members to offer amendments they feel will make our national defense stronger, while making certain that our defense policies reflect the best of America and helps address our long-term challenges. We consider this bill in a challenging environment. COVID-19 has attacked our people, our economy, and our country in a way unknown to any Member who serves in this body today.…”