Political Quotes

“The National Defense Authorization Act passed the House Armed Services Committee with an overwhelmingly bipartisan vote of 60 yes to 1 no. I am grateful for the leadership of Chairman Mac Thornberry, with Speaker Paul Ryan, promoted by Defense Secretary James Mattis. The NDAA being considered today provides a critical increase in topline funding to support troops and readiness recovery, consistent with President Donald Trump's commitment to rebuild the military as he keeps his promises. This legislation makes major reforms to the Pentagon bureaucracy, while adding more military personnel to all services. The NDAA also includes the largest pay increase for the military in 9 years. As chairman of the House Armed Services Subcommittee on Readiness, I am grateful that this legislation promotes rebuilding the military and supports readiness recovery by rehabilitating and replacing worn-out equipment, overcoming the crisis in military aviation, restoring America's strength at sea, and rebuilding crumbling military buildings and other infrastructure. I urge my colleagues to support this bipartisan bill that supports the men and women in uniform, along with military families, to promote peace through strength. In conclusion, God bless our troops, and we will never forget September the 11th in the global war on terrorism. ____________________”