Today, the House of Representatives will consider the National Defense Authorization Act. Under the leadership of Armed Services Committee Chairman Mac Thornberry, the committee voted favorably, 60-2, with almost unanimous bipartisan support. Our national security depends on it. While our Nation faces a complex and threatening environment at home and abroad, this year, the NDAA provides necessary resources to establish a strong national defense, protect American families, and support our brave servicemembers. As chairman of the Subcommittee on Emerging Threats and Capabilities, working with Ranking Member Jim Langevin, I am especially pleased this bill addresses the growing threats posed by cyber attacks and our enemies' use of advanced technologies and unconventional warfare. This bill also preserves means to train and equip special operations and cyber forces to defend America now and in the future. The NDAA has always been widely supported. It should not be held hostage to other legislation. In conclusion, God bless our troops, and may the President by his actions never forget September the 11th in the global war on terrorism. Our sympathy to the family of Midshipman Justin Zemser. ____________________
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