‘Under the Budget Control Act, the Department of Defense has received a disproportionate funding cut—and will again if Congress fails to come to an agreement. That type of blow would unacceptably diminish our military’s readiness and damage our national security. I hope that members can work together to provide the necessary funds to our military – and to all parts of our government – so that the men and women of our all-volunteer force can continue to keep our country safe.’