Issue Position: Defense and National Security

Issue Position

The U.S. Constitution requires the federal government to provide for the common defense and to protect our country from all enemies, both foreign and domestic. The Armed Forces play the central role in protecting the American people as well as the nation's vital interests. While the President is the Commander in Chief of our Armed Forces, I am committed to upholding Congress' vital role in foreign affairs and our national defense.

The United States must be capable of proactively protecting the nation and its citizens. Our Armed Forces must maintain a superior military force and be ready to act anywhere in the world where our vital national interests are threatened. I believe this can be achieved by giving our military the resources it needs to keep us safe and maintain freedom.

The 6th district of Kentucky is home to many decorated war veterans. Our heritage of courageous warriors dates as far back as the Kentucky Minutemen in the Revolutionary War, and our community's brave men and women have engaged in every U.S. military conflict since. We are proud of our local service members and I look forward to working with them as well to ensure that the United States maintains a strong national defense in the years ahead.

I know many former servicemen and women face many challenges, and they deserve the best and most timely services available. If you or a loved one are a veteran having trouble with a VA disability claim, an issue with receiving service medals, or any other related problem, please contact my Lexington district office at (859) 219-1366. Caseworkers there are readily available to help you.

The entire military community is welcome and encouraged to join our Sixth District Veterans Coalition, which we have formed to help raise awareness about matters of concern to the broader veterans community. For more information on how to get involved, please contact Tyler White at (859) 219-1366 or tyler.white@mail.house.gov.

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