In an increasingly dangerous world, a strong military and smart foreign policy are essential to protecting our nation and preserving peace through strength. Congress must ensure that our armed forces remain the most capable fighting force in the world and have the resources necessary to meet emerging threats. Under President Trump’s leadership, we have restored our nation’s military to be the fighting force it once was and put America back on top as a global super power.

America faces growing challenges from adversaries such as China, Russia, Iran, and North Korea. We must remain vigilant, strengthen our alliances, protect our interests abroad, and ensure our military is prepared to deter aggression and defend our nation whenever called upon.

Providing for the common defense is one of the federal government's most important responsibilities. I am committed to continuing to strengthen our military, modernize our defense capabilities, and ensure our servicemembers have the equipment and support they need to accomplish their missions safely.