WASHINGTON, D.C., Oct. 22, 2015 – U.S. Rep. Dennis A. Ross (R-FL-15), Senior Deputy Majority Whip, released the following statement after President Obama vetoed H.R. 1735, the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA):
“It is extremely disappointing and unacceptable that our Commander-in-Chief vetoed a bill that authorizes needed funding for our troops and provides the resources necessary for military operations.
“Since it was first passed more than 50 years ago, the NDAA has been vetoed only four times. In each case, the president objected to an actual provision in the bill, and each time the Armed Services Committees were able to find a compromise that earned the president’s signature.
“The president is blatantly sacrificing national security in order to advance his larger domestic political agenda. President Obama is putting his personal wants before the needs of our selfless men and women in uniform who sacrifice their lives every day to protect our nation.”
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