Political Quotes

On the recordFebruary 14, 2011
The Nation cannot have a strong defense without a strong economy; therefore I view the deficit crisis and corresponding deep cuts in defense as one of the most significant challenges to the entire national security community.
Said by
Kelly Ayotte
Republican · New Hampshire

Editor's note · Context

Ayotte emphasizes the link between economic strength and national security.

Share & report

More from Kelly Ayotte

May 17, 2016

I am not sure what could be worse than a blackout where we are handing people a sandwich and a bottle of water and giving them a map.

congress.gov
Apr 27, 2016

The administration has announced a new plan to support, train, and equip counter-ISIS forces.

congress.gov
Apr 27, 2016

Do you agree with Admiral Tidd that we have a strategic interest in maintaining U.S. Naval Station Guantanamo regardless of detention operations?

congress.gov
Apr 12, 2016

the storm of unhappiness that we are in right now, with people who are dying and lost--incredible people who had such potential--that is the storm of unhappiness.

congress.gov

Other voices in this conversation