Providing for Further Consideration of H.R. 1540, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2012

Floor Speech

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Mr. YOUNG of Indiana. I rise in support of the rule and H.R. 1540.

As a U.S. marine, I understand the importance of strong national defense, especially during this time of war. That's why I'm glad this bill provides our troops with the resources they need and enables them to carry out the missions we ask of them.

As a freshman member of the House Armed Services Committee, I would like to thank Chairman McKeon for his leadership throughout this process. He has been very open in working with me and other colleagues on the committee in developing ways to restructure the Quadrennial Defense Review process. This process informs the annual defense spending bill, of course. So I am proud of the bill we are debating today. I am encouraged by our recognition that a restructured QDR process will allow us to better identify DOD priorities. And that is the key to efficiently spending taxpayer dollars.

In sum, this bill responsibly addresses military issues facing us today, and it is being offered with an eye to improving the defense funding process in the future.

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