Walberg: President's Veto of Military Funding is Reckless

Statement

Congressman Tim Walberg (MI-07) released the following statement in response to President Obama's veto of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), which provides vital funding and authorities for America's military. The NDAA overwhelmingly passed Congress with large bipartisan majorities--in the House by a 270-156 margin and the Senate by a 70-27 margin.

"It's reckless and wrong for President Obama to veto the critical funding our military needs at a time of escalating threats at home and abroad. In just the fifth veto of this entire presidency, the President has undercut our sacred constitutional responsibility to provide for a strong national defense. It's a sad day when a bipartisan bill to ensure our troops are equipped to carry out their missions and keep America safe is vetoed purely for political gamesmanship to force an increase of deficit spending," said Walberg.

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