Issue Position: National Security

Issue Position

Keeping America Safe.

When I earned a commission in the Navy as a young man, I took an oath to protect the United States from all enemies, foreign and domestic. I continue to carry that oath with me in the halls of Congress.

As a member of the Armed Services Committee, I place the interests of the men and women who protect our nation above all else. I'm a strong advocate for our service members, whether at Barksdale Air Force Base and Fort Polk/Joint Readiness Training Center or around the globe. They contribute so much to our community and sacrifice for our national defense.

My commitment is backed by my legislative record. Just ask the American Security Council Federation, which gives me a perfect 100% on important national security issues.

To fix the budget crisis they created, Washington Liberals want to compromise the safety of the brave men and women of our armed forces--and weaken our national security. As long as I'm in Congress, I'll fight to ensure we have the strongest and most capable military in the world.

And as long as I have anything to do with it, the Iran nuclear deal will be overturned. I never dreamed that I would ever see my country capitulate to an adversary the way this administration did. Obama handed Iran everything they asked for, and got absolutely nothing in return. Not even the return of the four Americans held hostage by the radical regime in Tehran.

Thanks to the utter incompetence of this administration, Iran--whose supreme leader considers America a sworn enemy and has vowed to wipe Israel off the map--could very soon have a nuclear weapon. The immediate consequences include the near certainty of a nuclear arms race in the Middle East. The long-term consequences are unimaginable.

I will do everything in my power to un-do this terrible deal. For the security of America, Israel, and the world.

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