Political Quotes

“Madam Speaker, I rise in support of a critical piece of legislation that comes before Congress each year, the National Defense Authorization Act. First, I thank Ranking Member Rogers and his staff for their outstanding leadership in this effort. This bill modernizes our force, gives a well-deserved raise to our servicemembers, and provides them with the equipment they need to compete with China, Russia, and Iran. For the 13th District of Texas, this bill will protect the nuclear triad, it will modernize the Pantex Plant in Amarillo, and it will support training done at Sheppard Air Force Base in Wichita Falls. It also included provisions that I authored to put servicemembers first and ensure the safety of all of our soldiers, sailors, airmen, marines, and guardians. This NDAA also pushes back on the unconstitutional vaccine mandate, and it holds the Biden administration accountable for its failed Afghanistan withdrawal. Just as important, there are some notable provisions that are not included. This bill does not contain harmful provisions that threaten the Second Amendment and it does not require our daughters to register for the draft. Bottom line: This bill is a win for the military, it is a win for the Texas 13th Congressional District, and it is a win for this country.”