Military and Foreign Policy

With two brothers in the military, I understand how essential it is to provide our armed forces with the resources they need to protect our country.  In fact, it’s not just essential, it’s a requirement under the Constitution by which our federal government is bound to “provide for the common defense.”  It is our constitutional duty to protect American interests both at home and abroad.

During a time when we must tighten the belt of the federal government, I believe we must not allow anything to be left off the table.  However, we must be mindful of our duty to provide our military the support they deserve.  I am a strong supporter of House Resolution 441, expressing the sense of the House that further reductions to core national security funding will cause significant harm.

While some propose cuts to our military we cannot forget that rogue nations such as Iran and Syria pose a large threat both now and in the future, and we must ensure our military is prepared to defend us at all times. I have cosponsored both the Iran Threat Reduction Act and the Iran, North Korea, and Syria Nonproliferation Reform and Modernization Act to strengthen economic sanctions against these rogue nations. We must also show we are serious when it comes to protecting ourselves, as well as allies such as Israel.

Our homeland depends on a strong, robust military.  An inadequately funded and ill-equipped military is no way to fulfill a constitutional obligation to defend our nation.  We must commit to protecting America in an increasingly dangerous world and continue to invest in our military strength.  Our men and women in uniform deserve nothing less.