Political Quotes

“Mr. Speaker, I rise in support of one of the most important bills that comes before Congress, the NDAA. The NDAA includes important wins for all Americans, and for my district included. It provides support for servicemembers and families at Sheppard Air Force Base while continuing to modernize Sheppard's fleet of fighter trainer aircraft. It supports work at Pantex in Amarillo, including accelerated funding to improve critical infrastructure at the plant. This legislation also includes: Resources needed to compete and win in any potential conflict. Support for our allies, like Taiwan and Israel. Investments in Future Vertical Lift. Increased funding to improve our fleet of V-22s. Critical oversight of the Military Health System. The reinstatement of the Medical Officer of the Marine Corps, which reinforces our commitment to the absolute best medical care for our marines on the battlefield. It also provides protections for any servicemember who has reservations about taking the COVID-19 vaccine. As we consider amendments, I hope this bill remains focused on national security and can be passed in good faith, as we did almost unanimously in committee. Mr. Speaker, I thank Ranking Member Rogers for his leadership on this year's NDAA.”