Discussion · House of Representatives
Joe Wilson Republican
“I want the House to pass this defense bill. It gives our military modern weapons and new technology to face our enemies and protect our allies.”
“Mr. Speaker, I am grateful to support the National Defense Authorization Act. We all appreciate Chairman Mike Rogers for his leadership and commitment for our men and women in uniform and for promoting peace through strength. We are in a conflict we did not choose between dictators with rule of gun invading democracies with rule of law. This National Defense Authorization Act prepares America for emerging threats from our adversaries who, working together, seek to destroy our hard-won freedom. This bill makes clear that we stand with our allies against murderous invasion. America is engaged in worldwide competition. There is inclusion of robust authorization for nuclear modernization, emerging technologies, information operations, and industrial capacity advancements. President Donald Trump has made it clear: We will defend American families with our allies and give our warriors the tools they need to win. Israeli research has been vital for missile defense, and Ukraine is leading on drones and robotics. The late Sergeant Thomas Caughman of Lexington, South Carolina, an American hero, is correct: Freedom is not free. Mr. Chairman, I urge my colleagues to support this bill.”
Mr. Speaker, I am grateful to support the National Defense Authorization Act. We all appreciate Chairman Mike Rogers for his leadership and commitment for our men and women in uniform and for promoting peace through strength. We are in a conflict we did not choose between dictators with rule of gun invading democracies with rule of law. This National Defense Authorization Act prepares America for emerging threats from our adversaries who, working together, seek to destroy our hard-won freedom. This bill makes clear that we stand with our allies against murderous invasion. America is engaged in worldwide competition. There is inclusion of robust authorization for nuclear modernization, emerging technologies, information operations, and industrial capacity advancements. President Donald Trump has made it clear: We will defend American families with our allies and give our warriors the tools they need to win. Israeli research has been vital for missile defense, and Ukraine is leading on drones and robotics. The late Sergeant Thomas Caughman of Lexington, South Carolina, an American hero, is correct: Freedom is not free. Mr. Chairman, I urge my colleagues to support this bill.