Michael Burgess: “I thank my friend for yielding, and I certainly want to congratulate the gentleman from Georgia on leading his first…”

“I thank my friend for yielding, and I certainly want to congratulate the gentleman from Georgia on leading his first rule as a member of the Rules Committee. While he is the newest member of the Rules Committee, he is a seasoned veteran when it comes to the work of the Armed Services Committee. There is no one better to lead on our side for the NDAA reauthorization rule than the gentleman from Georgia (Mr. Austin Scott). Madam Speaker, I rise today to speak in support of the rule and the underlying measures. This was a major piece of work that came through the House Armed Services Committee, and it came through with input from Members on both sides of the dais. It was truly a significant product that passed nearly unanimously in the House Armed Services Committee. Every day, thousands of men and women don the uniform, sacrificing time, risking their lives, and inconveniencing their families to defend us and our Nation. The debt of gratitude we owe them and their families can never be repaid. Advancing this legislation is the least we can do to support them and give back to them. Simultaneously, this legislation continues to counteract threats from the Chinese Communist Party and our other adversaries by ensuring our weapons, our equipment, and our cyber capabilities are, indeed, unmatched.…”