[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 86 (Thursday, May 24, 2018)]
[House]
[Page H4725]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




         SUPPORTING THE REVITALIZATION OF OUR NATIONAL DEFENSE

  (Mr. LaMALFA asked and was given permission to address the House for 
1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. LaMALFA. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in support of the timely 
Senate action of the just passed National Defense Authorization Act for 
fiscal year 2019. Similar to last year, the NDAA is geared towards 
increasing the readiness of our military and properly equip our troops 
for their safety and for their effectiveness in their mission.
  The steady decline of our Armed Forces under the previous 
administration is well documented. Now we are continuing the 
revitalization we started last year by investing in our soldiers and 
providing them with some of the necessary equipment needed to get their 
job done.
  This is about providing for the well-being of our troops and their 
families, including the largest pay raise in 9 years. We are also 
investing in critical missile defense and nuclear deterrence programs 
that will substantially improve our national defense capabilities.
  In order for America to continue as a leader of the free world, our 
military must be ready to defend us from all and any threat. As we head 
into this Memorial Day holiday, we can, in part, honor the fallen by an 
effective NDAA, giving our military what it needs, and support, indeed, 
as we remember this Memorial Day weekend.

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