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Issue Position: Keeping America Safe

Issue Position

Date: Jan. 1, 2018
Issues: Defense Military Personnel

It is my most solemn duty to support and supply our military and intelligence officials with all the tools that they need to achieve success in keeping the United States secure. As new threats emerge, our armed forces must have the tools they need to respond. A strong Military and Homeland is needed due to the re-emergence of competitors like Russia and China, the nuclear ambitions of North Korea and Iran, the imperative to keep the pressure on terrorist organizations like ISIS and al Qaeda, and more.

We must make sure our military has all the tools needed for success. That is why I Supported the 2019 NDAA that made necessary increases in funding to support our troops and readiness recovery consistent with President Trump's commitment to rebuilding our military. Also it authorized a 2.6 percent pay raise for our troops -- the highest increase in nine years.


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