[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 144 (Tuesday, September 10, 2019)]
[House]
[Page H7565]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                    FUND OUR MILITARY, NOT THE WALL

  (Mrs. KIRKPATRICK asked and was given permission to address the House 
for 1 minute and to revise and extend her remarks.)
  Mrs. KIRKPATRICK. Mr. Speaker, the President cut 127 military 
projects, worth $3.6 billion, to construct 175 miles of wall on our 
southern border. The halted projects affect every branch of the 
military here and abroad.
  Fort Huachuca, in my district, will lose $30 million in funding 
designated for the reconstruction of an overdue transportation 
equipment building. Fort Huachuca is a vital asset to our local economy 
and our entire national security.
  Not only does this action defy Congress' role in appropriating funds, 
I believe it is disrespectful to our Armed Forces and the American 
taxpayers.
  The President has made it very clear he is more willing to protect 
his own political campaign over protecting and delivering for our 
military. Ultimately, this type of decisionmaking puts us all at risk.
  Mr. President, fund our military, not your wall.
  The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. Cuellar). Members are reminded to 
address their remarks to the Chair.

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