Political Quotes

“Mr. Speaker, last week I was honored to attend the Showcase for Commerce in Johnstown, Pennsylvania, Cambria County. For nearly 30 years, the annual Showcase for Commerce has highlighted the exceptional work happening in Cambria County. Established by the late Congressman Jack Murtha, the event brings together Federal, State and local leaders, as well as major defense corporations and subcontractors and regional, national, and international business leaders. With more than 100 exhibitors and more than 2,000 attendees, the Showcase for Commerce has grown into a nationally recognized business and industry trade show and defense contracting exhibition. Cambria County has a skilled workforce that makes considerable contributions to our national security. We saw more than $180 million in new defense contracts announced at this year's showcase. Because America can't merely remain competitive in a global economy, but we must lead the way with the most sophisticated technology. As a Member of the House of Representatives and the father of an Active-Duty soldier and a Purple Heart wounded warrior, I am not interested in a fair fight. Our United States military members deserve our best, that includes the resources to be optimally safe, effective, and lethal. There is no better means to a peaceful world or a deterrent to would- be dictators and terrorists than a well-equipped, robustly trained, and properly funded United States military.…”