Political Quotes

“Congress must continue to supply the finest fighting force in the world with the funding, equipment, resources, and support they need, and I am proud to work with my colleagues on both sides of the aisle to do just that. The FY23 NDAA represents a bipartisan effort to support our Active- Duty personnel with a 4.6 percent pay raise and invest in the critical capabilities that our Armed Forces need to defend our Nation and our interests abroad. This year's NDAA also includes my request to increase defense spending by $37 billion, including at least $7.4 billion to combat inflation, more than $4 billion for ship procurement, over $1.6 billion in research and development funding, and over $500 million for security assistance to Ukraine. At a time when we face growing threats from China, this bill provides needed funding for 13 new battle force ships, including two Virginia-class submarines, three guided-missile destroyers, two guided-missile frigates, and one landing platform dock. This sends a strong message to our allies and our enemies and ensures that we have the resources to counter the threats we face from China, Iran, and Russia. Additionally, the NDAA includes several of my amendments to directly address access to mental health care and suicide prevention and improve the quality of life for sailors during complex refueling overhauls, many of which were learned from lessons aboard the USS George Washington.…”