Marcy Kaptur: “I want to register my sincere appreciation to Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin for his lifetime of exemplary service to…”

“I want to register my sincere appreciation to Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin for his lifetime of exemplary service to our Nation in the U.S. military. I wish him a speedy recovery from his recent successful surgery. Critics who took the first occasion to swing at him obviously have no self-control, no discretion, and no understanding of what a military officer at his level endures. From his hospital bed, Secretary Austin expertly orchestrated an American-led strike against Houthi terrorists who threaten global commerce and put American lives at risk through their continued assault on civilian ships in the Red Sea. Let us remain steadfast in our Nation's strategic interests at a most challenging time globally. Mr. Speaker, if you wish to be constructive, work with Members to serve on a bipartisan basis on our Defense committees. Address your concerns through proper channels. Why air ill-informed grievances on social media or cable news? Team America must remain steadfast and of united purpose. Mr. Speaker, I thank Secretary Austin for his service. ____________________”