Vicky Hartzler: “I thank the gentleman. I think it is so important to remember that national defense is not a partisan issue. It is a…”

“I thank the gentleman. I think it is so important to remember that national defense is not a partisan issue. It is a constitutional duty. It is a constitutional privilege that we have, as elected officials in this country, to provide for the common defense. The bill did pass overwhelmingly with bipartisan support in the House, in the committee, and over in the Senate. I am hopeful as well that we will be able to continue to join together to override this veto. My friend from Georgia also made the comment and the sad news about the photo op that the President did today as he vetoed this piece of legislation. I wonder, where is the photo op with the soldiers right now fighting in Afghanistan and some of them, sadly, who have died lately? Where is the recognition for them? Where is the photo op with the sorties that are being flown and our pilots that are going into harm's way to take on ISIS right now? Where is the photo op with all the military families that are sacrificing? It is truly shameful, I think, that this occurred. I stand alongside with those who are fighting for the people of this country to keep them safe. Mr. Speaker, I yield to the gentleman from New York (Mr. Gibson), another friend who is a champion of this, who is a decorated Army commander, proudly serves on the Armed Services Committee and does a wonderful job.”