12/11/2018
https://www.congress.gov...
"The United States has relied for too long on military force as the first response to the problems of terrorism, insurgency, and instability abroad."
"The President, just like President Obama, believes he has the legal authority he needs under the 2001 AUMF to fight ISIS, al-Qaeda, and other terrorist groups, and I agree."
"You count on being able to get the next NDAA passed and the next appropriations bill passed because you have confidence in your request, and you have confidence in Congress to take seriously the need ..."
"an important message of resolve to the American public and our troops that we stand behind them in their mission."