Henry Bonilla: “Mr. Chairman, there is an old adage that politics stops at the border. My colleagues, we would all be wise to remember…”

“Mr. Chairman, there is an old adage that politics stops at the border. My colleagues, we would all be wise to remember that adage at this time. Do not consider this bill as a Republican bill or as a Democrat bill, but as an American bill. This bill, in a dramatic and fundamental way, affects American independence and liberty. It puts a stop to the U.N. commanding America's fighting men and women. Recently, some of our leaders have been lost, they have abandoned the lessons of our past and allegiance to our traditions, and they have forgotten or ignored America's chosen role as freedom's leader in this world. Instead they have made America a follower, much like a dog following its master, always loyal to every whim and command. So have our leaders abandoned our independence and answered the call and the demands of the United Nations, an organization unsuited to military command and unable to take a firm position of principle. Mr. Chairman, America's pride and tradition demand we assert our independence. America's fallen heroes demand that America no longer serve the whims of foreign tyrannies and dictators. America's destiny to lead must never be compromised. I urge my colleagues to support this bill.”