[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 157 (2011), Part 4]
[House]
[Page 5677]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                          ARMED FORCES FUNDING

  (Ms. FOXX asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute.)
  Ms. FOXX. Mr. Speaker, every day courageous young men and women from 
all over America volunteer to serve our country in the military. They 
prove themselves as leaders and role models. But what is the response 
they receive from congressional liberals and even their Commander in 
Chief? A callous disregard. To further their own political aims, some 
of our colleagues would deny them their pay if there is a shutdown of 
the government this weekend. This is outrageous.
  Our troops, especially those in combat zones, already have plenty to 
worrying about without Democratic intransigence adding personal debt to 
those worries.
  In February, Republicans offered H.R. 1 and yesterday H.R. 1363, 
which would ensure that every member of the Armed Forces would receive 
his or her full salary for the rest of the year. Republicans support 
the troops and want them to succeed in their mission. It appears that 
most of the Democrats in Congress feel differently.
  Our troops are sacrificing to keep us free and are exhibiting 
leadership. Democrats should follow their example and honor our 
commitments to the men and women of the military and their families.

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