Political Quotes

“I thank Mr. Rogers for yielding. Madam Speaker, our national security is in jeopardy. Russia literally has over 100,000 troops sitting on Ukraine's doorstep. Iran continues to threaten the viability of Israel and other regional nations, and China is preparing to bully the ASEAN nations into submission and declare their regional hegemony, not just in Hong Kong but the entire region. Just this year, China surpassed the United States in battle force ships and is rapidly approaching parity in our combat aircraft. Do we have the courage to stand up to these regional tyrants; do we oppose an Iranian regime who threatens to destabilize neighboring countries while they seek nuclear capabilities; or even do we seek to appease a North Korea who continues to threaten South Korea and even the United States with their nuclear expansion? Our Nation sits at the precipice of a national security inflection point. I know which path our Nation should select and I am emboldened to ensure our Nation is prepared to choose, at a time of our choosing, what will be in the best interest of our Nation. A strong national defense is necessary to preserve our democratic ideals and the nations who seek to live free from subjugation and oppression. Madam Speaker, that is why I am particularly pleased that we have rejected a multitude of national security objectives proposed by the Biden administration.…”