Thornberry on President's Budget Request

House Armed Services Committee Chairman Mac Thornberry (R-TX) gave the following statement on the President's Budget Request:

"There is no doubt that the nation’s security requires more spending than is permitted under the current levels. Meeting the nation’s needs, however, requires a Commander-in-Chief who is willing to work with Congress to solve the problem rather than continue on the campaign trail.
"Overall, the President’s budget includes many proposals that he knows will never pass in Congress. And yet, in spite of the growing threats to our national security, the President continues to give speeches that polarize the country and Congress.
"The Armed Services Committee will continue to examine the serious state of security challenges we face and help develop a serious budget proposal to address them."