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 increase in next year's international affairs budget.
Gerry Connolly
The Public Record
Gerry Edward Connolly is a member of the United States House of Representatives, representing Virginia's 11th congressional district since 2009. A member of the Democratic Party, Connolly has focused on various issues including government accountability, environmental protection, and healthcare reform. He has served on several committees, including the House Committee on Oversight and Reform, where he has been involved in investigations and legislation related to federal oversight and transparency.
It would be unwise for us to ignore the roll of diplomacy in the necessity for defense operational spending.
I believe 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 increase in next year's international affairs budget.
There are circumstances when military action becomes unavoidable and justified; however, it would be unwise for us to ignore the roll of diplomacy.
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.
I would ask for his consideration of a proposal to direct the Secretary of Treasury to establish a program to provide direct credit enhancements or insurance from municipal bonds to help State and local governments to move forward on their…





