Wildlife Innovation and Longevity Driver Reauthorization Act

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Mr. NUNN of Iowa. Mr. Speaker, I thank the chairman for his hard work on this year's National Defense Authorization Act.

To my Navy allies who have just spoken prior, I am glad to have a little air support in the room here as a combat veteran with the U.S. Air Force.

I thank all of our men and women currently serving in uniform. Their hard work is not only the reason that we do this, but it is the best defense we have for our Nation.

I am grateful that this bill contains our effort to lead with real technology advancements in the National Defense Authorization Act, including our greatest ally, Israel, which is why I am proud that our portion of the NDAA was included.

This effort will break through traditional procurement barriers to allow partnership that will focus on both efficiency in weaponry, technology, and innovation, as well as lethality to be able to defend our country, both on the field as well as modernizing the future of warfare and national defense.

Mr. Speaker, I am most emphatic that the leadership of this bill truly recognizes our junior enlisted force, one of the most professional in the world. As a commander, it is a privilege to be able to sign on to the largest pay increase for our junior troops ever, at nearly 15 percent.

Mr. Speaker, I urge passage of this bill and thank the chairman for his leadership.

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