Mac Thornberry: “I believe it was inappropriate. I do not believe it was impeachable.”

This is substituting the judgment of the administration for the judgment of Congress by reducing specific weapons systems that had been authorized and appropriated.

It is also a challenging political environment, and to be charged with what I believe is the first function of the Federal Government--to defend the country--is a significant responsibility.

I believe that the primary function of Congress is to fund common defense to protect American families, to do for us what we cannot do for ourselves.

I hope we don't give in to those, I hope we remember that the troops should come first.