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Over Obama Veto Threat, House Funds Strong Defense Budget

Statement

Date: Oct. 1, 2015
Location: Washington, DC
Issues: Defense Government Budget and Spending

U.S. Congressman Kevin Brady, (R-TX), released the following statement on the passage of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2016, which funds the U.S. Department of Defense.

"With his veto threat President Obama hopes to hollow out America's national defense at a time when our world has never been more dangerous. His veto will make our nation less safe, so what is he thinking?

We must fully fund and our military and intelligence forces. This bill does just that by fully funding the readiness, training and weaponry for our troops, providing them a much needed pay raise and gives us new cyber security capabilities.

I'm especially pleased our soldiers will now have the ability to carry weapons on bases and installations. Amid the murderous attacks at recruiting centers and bases, and for all the sacrifices our troops make for us, they should be able to protect themselves."


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