Political Quotes

“Amendments like this cheapen the National Defense Authorization Act. They make America look weak. They demean this body. This isn't the only one. Once again, this majority has chosen not to treat matters of national security with the seriousness they deserve to be treated, and they are choosing to use the National Defense Authorization Act to shove their extremist culture war agenda down the throats of the American people. Homophobia? Check. Racism? Check. Misogyny? Check. Serious policy amendments that will strengthen our national security? Far less important to this majority. These ludicrous amendments are why, later today, I will be offering a motion to recommit, not to start the process all over but to give our servicemembers and our Nation the serious, policy-focused National Defense Authorization Act that we passed out of the Armed Services Committee. Mr. Chair, I urge my colleagues to reject this amendment and support a clean, policy-centered National Defense Authorization Act. Mr. Chair, I reserve the balance of my time.”