Political Quotes

“Mr. President, I rise to discuss the fiscal year 2020 National Defense Authorization Act. After several weeks of debate and negotiation, the House and Senate Armed Services Committees have completed the conference report, which addresses critical issues facing our military and our country's national security. I would like to thank Senator Inhofe, Chairman Smith, and Ranking Member Thornberry for their thoughtfulness, hard work, and cooperation throughout the process. This was not an easy conference. There were many difficult issues and differences of opinion that had to be worked through. I think it is safe to say that many have misgivings about one provision or another, but there are so many other positive provisions that many will consider a legislative successes, in my view. That is the art of compromise. Overall, it is a very good conference report that helps the military and the American people. Last week, this conference report passed by a vote of 379 to 48 in the House, and I hope it will have the same strong support in the Senate. As we consider the conference report, I would like to highlight several areas that I am particularly pleased with and address several items that have been of concern to some Members.…”