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Brandon Williams: Thank you for your leadership. The Obama administration is so out of touch with reality, it is disturbing. Just last…

On the recordSeptember 16, 2014
Thank you for your leadership. The Obama administration is so out of touch with reality, it is disturbing. Just last year, President Obama said the war on terror is over. Last month, the official White House spokesperson said Obama's policies have enhanced the world's tranquility, even though there are serious growing conflicts in Gaza, Syria, Iraq, Iran, Ukraine, and China. Today, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Martin Dempsey publicly recommended deploying U.S. combat troops to Iraq should the President's coalition-building efforts fail to curb the threat of ISIS. If there ever was a time to ensure that America's military was well- prepared, highly trained, and fully equipped, it would be right now. Our enemies are growing stronger, our allies aren't stepping up, and the President's sequester has strained our military's ability to plan and prepare for all potential threats. The President was caught off guard, leaving our troops underfunded. He must have a clearly defined strategy that fully funds and equips our military. My district, the 25th District of Texas, is home to Fort Hood, the largest military base in America and home to some of the greatest young men and women the country has ever known. These soldiers and all who wear the uniform need to have the full support of their Congress and their President. They need adequate funding, training, and the best armored trucks, planes, weapons, and ammunition in the whole wide world.…
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Brandon Williams
Republican · New York
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Sep 16, 2014

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