[Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 174 (Monday, December 5, 2016)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1590]
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                          PERSONAL EXPLANATION

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                            HON. BILL FLORES

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                        Monday, December 5, 2016

  Mr. FLORES. Mr. Speaker, I rise to state that I was not able to be on 
the House floor for roll call vote 600--Adoption of the Conference 
Report to Accompany S. 2943--National Defense Authorization Act for 
Fiscal Year 2017 taken on December 2, 2016. Had I been present for this 
vote, I would have voted aye.
  Congress has a duty to ensure our military has every resource 
necessary to fight and defeat the threats that exist in the world 
today. The National Defense Authorization Act provides America's 
uniformed men and women with the tools and support they need and 
deserve. It gives our troops a much needed pay raise and ensures that 
promises made to them are kept. This strong defense bill will 
strengthen our national security and help bring our military into the 
21st century.
  As I close, I ask everyone to continue praying for our country, and 
for our military and first responders who selflessly serve and 
sacrifice to protect us.

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