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Congressman Brown on Trump NDAA Veto Threat: "I Know What Side of History I Want To Be On. We Will Win This Fight."

Statement

Date: July 21, 2020
Location: Washington, DC
Issues: Defense Government Operations

House Armed Services Committee Vice Chair and 30-year Army veteran, Congressman Anthony Brown (MD-04), released the following statement in response to President Trump's threat to veto the FY21 National Defense Authorization Act over his provision to redesignate military bases honoring Confederate leaders:

"President Trump's threat to veto a pay raise for our troops and major investments in our national security over my provision to rename bases honoring Confederate traitors and racists, shows once again his failings as Commander in Chief and as a moral leader for this country. Military leaders, active duty troops, veterans, activists and bipartisan majorities in Congress agree that it is time for this country to reckon with our painful history. Our armed services should honor those who upheld our nation's ideals, not those who fought for systemic oppression and white supremacy.

"I know what side of history I want to be on. We will win this fight."


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