Kay Granger: “As an original cosponsor of the United States Jordan Defense Cooperation Act of 2015, I rise in strong support of this…”

“As an original cosponsor of the United States Jordan Defense Cooperation Act of 2015, I rise in strong support of this bill. Jordan is a vital and loyal partner in the Middle East. Under King Abdullah's strong leadership, Jordan continues to play a critical role in advancing peace and stability in the region and in the ongoing campaign to defeat ISIL. Jordan is a leader in the fight against Islamic extremism, conducting airstrikes, training partner nations and rebel forces, and supplying allies. Due to the unrest in the region and the hosting of more than 700,000 Syrian refugees, Jordan's economy faces ongoing economic and security needs. As chairwoman of the State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Subcommittee, I fought to ensure that the Jordanians have the support they need to address these many challenges. The United States must continue to provide assistance Jordan needs to ensure its success in coalition operations, including strengthening the borders with Iraq and Syria. It is important for both their security and ours. This support is a key component of the U.S. efforts to keep terrorism in check, create stability in the Middle East, and protect the American people. This assistance should not be delayed because of unnecessary bureaucracy. Such a valued partner deserves and needs our assistance immediately.…”