Political Quotes

“While I'm concerned about why this critical troop funding bill was delayed, I am pleased the House is finally focused on meeting the most pressing needs of our troops and our Nation. I told the president three months ago that Republicans would work with him to pass a clean troop funding bill through Congress. Unfortunately, this funding was delayed for months while Democrats sought to add billions in unnecessary, unrelated spending to the bill. This is unacceptable, especially when we're borrowing 41 cents of every dollar we spend from our kids and grandkids. As we vote today, we should take a moment to reflect on the sacrifices our troops and their families have made, and continue to make, in Iraq and Afghanistan. For nine years, we have asked our troops to leave their families and risk their lives to advance freedom abroad and protect our security at home. They have met every challenge presented to them, and continue pushing themselves every day to carry out a long, difficult, and dangerous mission. As our troops continue their fight, it is imperative that Congress provide the resources they need, and remain committed to supporting them in the mission we have sent them on. Denying terrorists a safe haven in Afghanistan is critical to the safety and security of our country. Going forward, I hope we will focus our attention on supporting our troops in a timely manner and promoting our long-term national security at home and abroad.”