W. Todd Akin: “the authorization bill that is in front of us here today stands in some contrast to other pieces of work of this last…”

“the authorization bill that is in front of us here today stands in some contrast to other pieces of work of this last year. It stands in contrast because it isn't dolled up with all kinds of partisan and very controversial kinds of things. It's a bill that is just quietly getting the job done. I think the Members of the House, both Republican and Democrat, should be pleased with the quality of what has been put together. It does the job. It funds our troops. It lays out the proper kinds of equipment and spending priorities that are absolutely necessary for the defense of our country. I'm thankful that we were able to reject the hate crimes legislation that had no part on this bill, that was done also by this House for standing strong, and what was just the simple accomplishment of the job of funding Defense and providing for the defense of our country, so hats off to the staff, and hats off to the different people that were able to put this together.”