Quote of the Day - Buck McKeon

“The president had hoped that as America stepped back from the world, other responsible actors would step forward to provide stability.  That hasn’t worked. It isn’t going to work. Our vacillation and inaction in Syria, abandonment of Iraq, politically driven withdrawal from Afghanistan and senseless cuts to national security resources has allowed the resurrection of a transnational terrorist threat.”

~ Buck McKeon (R-Calif.)  House Armed Services Committee Chairman

Quote of the Day - Buck McKeon

"All Americans should be gravely concerned by the turn of events in Iraq. What once had the potential to be a secular democratic foothold in a vital region has spiraled into chaos and bloodshed. In the near term, I am most concerned about the security of the thousands of dedicated Americans working in Iraq. The President must make their safety his first concern.

"In the longer term, it is clear that we need a new strategy in Iraq and across the Middle East. The President had hoped that as America stepped back from the world, other responsible actors would step forward to provide stability. That hasn't worked. It isn't going to work. Our vacillation and inaction in Syira, abandonment of Iraq, politically driven withdrawal from Afghanistan, and senseless cuts to national security resources has allowed the resurrection of a transnational terrorist threat. These extremists now have unprecedented wealth, technology, and a safe haven from which to launch attacks on the United States. They must be stopped.

"The White House has a history of 'considering all options' while choosing none. There are no quick fix solutions to this crisis and I will not support a one shot strike that looks good for the cameras but has no enduring effect. What is needed here is a new strategy for our regional engagement, adequate resourcing of our national security enterprise, and renewed American leadership. The President should also ask himself if his White House National Security team is equal to the crisis at hand. I don't believe they are."

~ House Armed Services Committee Chairman Buck McKeon, R-Calif

Quote of the Day - Buck McKeon

“Yesterday North Korea conducted a long-range missile launch that threatens the U.S. and its allies, undermines stability in the Pacific and violates multiple international accords. This provocative act is heightened by the regime’s ongoing development of nuclear weapons. The regime’s actions highlight the importance of the U.S. deploying a capable national missile defense program, which regrettably has been subject to severe and unwarranted cuts in recent years. As our Israeli allies have demonstrated, missile defenses are proven and vital to national security in the 21st century. As Chairman, I have opposed reductions to missile defense in the past, and will continue to work for increased funding and more capable systems that help keep our nation safe.”

~ Rep. Howard P. "Buck" McKeon
 Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee