Gerry Connolly actually said...

I have always been a staunch advocate for a strong national defense.

It is important that as a component of our national defense strategy, we support and protect President Obama's request of a $4.5 billion inc...

It is important to ensure that the funds are spent in support of our troops and in an efficient manner to preserve our national security.

I would like to commend the President for his Fiscal Year 2010 defense spending proposal.