Political Quotes

“I rise to discuss the fiscal year 2022 National Defense Authorization Act. Over the coming days, the Senate will consider this bill, which the Armed Services Committee passed by a broad bipartisan margin of 23 to 3 in July. I look forward to debating and improving this bill, as we all work toward ensuring our military has the right tools and capabilities to combat threats around the globe and keep Americans safe. First, I would like to acknowledge Ranking Member Inhofe, whose leadership on this committee and this body has been invaluable. His commitment to our men and women in uniform is unwavering, and he was instrumental in helping to produce this bipartisan legislation. As we debate the NDAA, we must keep in mind that the United States is engaged in a strategic competition with China and Russia. These near- peer rivals do not accept U.S. global leadership or the international norms that have helped keep the peace for the better part of a century. This strategic competition is likely to intensify due to shifts in the military balance of power and diverging views of governance. And it is unfolding amidst climate change and the emergence of highly disruptive technologies. The interconnected nature of these threats will drive how we transform our tools of national power to respond. The passage of the FY2022 NDAA will be a critical step in meeting the complex challenges before us.…”