Pete Sessions: “But we are at a point where this Nation will have the need from time to time to utilize force around the world to…”

“But we are at a point where this Nation will have the need from time to time to utilize force around the world to protect our just and legitimate national interests. We don't need to do that recklessly, or arrogantly, or without careful thought. But at times we will be able to help defend our just national interests and at the same time promote peace and prosperity in the world. That is a high calling. I think it is falling to us at this time in history. I am pleased that we are not only strengthening our defense budget, but that we are strengthening it intelligently. We are strengthening it with technology. We are training our personnel. We are keeping our good men and women longer, so they can become even more proficient in operating our ships, our command centers, our missiles, and so forth. I am also pleased that we did maintain the President's request for funding for national missile defense. That is a key ingredient in our Nation's defense in the decades to come.”