Political Quotes

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to ask Congress to vote in favor of the National Defense Authorization Act for FY16. I am proud that this conference report takes significant steps towards rebuilding our military and readiness. We prioritize training for our troops and maintenance and modernization of our equipment and technology. This NDAA is critical to carry out the military missions of this Nation effectively and successfully in an increasingly dangerous world. Recently, former Secretary of State Dr. Henry Kissinger proclaimed: ``The United States has not faced a more diverse and complex array of crises since the end of the Second World War.'' This statement holds true today as we combat ISIS in the Middle East, as Russia again tests our commitment to global leadership, and as China continues to increase its defense spending to record levels. Mr. Speaker, Congress has a constitutional duty of providing for the common defense of our Nation. If Congress and the President fail to act on the NDAA, we forgo our constitutional duty, and we weaken the security of our Nation and ability to confront crises that occur around the globe. It is also important to point out that this is not the time to play political games with our national security or to hold hostage funding and authorization for the military for political gain. Our Nation and our men and women in the military deserve better, and they deserve the proper support that Congress is under obligation to provide.…”