As Americans, it is our duty to ensure that our troops are well equipped to fulfill their missions and return home safely. As Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, I take this duty very seriously. Our men and women who fight for our freedoms deserve the best funding, training and equipment. We must never sacrifice their protection. The fiscal crisis in Washington has posed grave threats to the security of our nation. The defense of our country accounts for 20% of our federal budget, however 50% of our overall spending cuts are now being forced on the backs of our service men and women. Not only does this drastically impact our armed service members, but it threatens thousands of jobs right here in our district.
We cannot solve the fiscal crisis on the backs of our troops or what will happen the next time that we are attacked?
I am committed to making sure that we do not break our promises to our heroes and that we keep our nation safe in a world of increasing security threats. A robust national defense is crucial to the long-term success of our country.
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