Springs Times

Congressman Doug Lamborn made the following remarks on the House floor urging his colleagues to vote in support of the Fiscal Year 2024 National Defense Authorization Act: 

"Thank you, Mr. Rogers.

"I rise today in favor of the fiscal year 2024 National Defense Authorization Act. This bill prioritizes our military, safeguards their rights, and puts forward a fighting force that will stand against those who threaten the United States of America.

"As Chairman of the Strategic Forces Subcommittee, I have had the distinct honor of working closely with my colleagues on the House Armed Services Committee on this year’s NDAA. This bill fully funds the modernization of our nuclear triad and establishes the nuclear sea-launched cruise missile as a program of record. It prevents the Biden Administration from attempting to retire any element of our nuclear arsenal and prohibits them from sharing nuclear information with Russia until they reciprocate. Additionally, the bill removes outdated missile defense policy limitations and crucially requires and funds acceleration in our development of hypersonic capabilities.

"My colleagues in the House will be pleased to know that this bill also takes significant steps to end wokeness in the military by banning critical race theory and ending DEI overreach. Our military is not a social experiment – it is a fighting force that should be empowered to prioritize the defense of our nation. To this end, this bill includes a 5.2% pay increase for servicemembers, expands opportunities for military spouses, and expands access to childcare and schools for military families.

"I encourage all of my colleagues to vote yes, and yield my time back to Mr. Rogers."

Watch the video of Rep. Lamborn's remarks here. 

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