Sue Myrick: “The defense appropriations conference report provides the tools and the resources for our military to wage an aggressive…”

“The defense appropriations conference report provides the tools and the resources for our military to wage an aggressive war against terrorism while defending our Nation against ever-changing military threats. Each generation of Americans has been called to defend our freedom. Each time, our forefathers and mothers have answered the call. Our generation's time of national trial has come. We are being called to stop a new kind of enemy, different from any we have ever fought before. This enemy is patient, building resources and striking where and when we are least prepared. The enemy uses a different method each time. This enemy requires a new kind of defense, and that is what this conference report is attempting to build. I agree with President Bush when he says that our Armed Forces must be ready to confront every threat from any source that could bring sudden terror and suffering to America.”