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National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2007

Date: May 17, 2006
Location: Washington, DC
Issues: Defense

NATIONAL DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION ACT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2007 -- (Extensions of Remarks - May 17, 2006)

The House in Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union had under consideration the hill (H.R. 5122) to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2007 for military activities of the Department of Defense, to prescribe military personnel strengths for fiscal year 2007, and for other purposes:

* Mr. McKEON. Mr. Chairman, I rise to express my support for the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2007. Chairman Duncan Hunter and the Ranking Member, Mr. Skelton worked together in a bipartisan manner to produce a bill that places the highest importance on our war fighters. The brave men and women who wear the uniform of our armed services deserve nothing less than our support, and I am proud that this bill demonstrates our commitment to them.

* This bipartisan bill provides our military with improved capabilities and resources to carry out the important missions that we have asked of them. By increasing the pay for all members of the armed forces, this important bill recognizes the sacrifice and dedication of the men and women who serve our country.

* This bill also adds funds to better equip our soldiers both in Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom. By providing increased amounts for up-armored Humvees, improvised explosive device (lED) jammers and state-of-the-art body armor, the House bill recognizes the changing nature of current conflicts, and places a high value on the protection of our soldiers.

* I am also pleased that bill includes language which works toward ensuring that there is no capability gap in aerial intelligence gathering or strike force as the Air Force moves toward more modern and unmanned air vehicles. It is important that we do not lose valuable military assets currently provided by the U-2 or F-117 before there is an operational alternative.

* I strongly urge my colleagues to support the passage of this bill.

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