Earlier today, Representative Mac Thornberry (R-TX), Chairman of the House Armed...

Earlier today, Representative Mac Thornberry (R-TX), Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, addressed the issue of America's strategic priorities, and the national security challenges we face, including those brought upon by Russia over its invasion of Ukraine.

While the President has threatened to veto the 2016 National Defense Authorization Act, which authorizes funding for the Pentagon, Russia's defense budget is increasing, and its military is conducting provocative maneuvers "rarely seen even at the height of the Cold War."

We support the authorization included in the NDAA for the Ukraine Security Assistance Initiative, which builds upon the congressional support Ukraine received in 2014 with the passage of the Ukraine Freedom Support Act by including much needed new military assistance to Ukraine. Without critical legislation like the Ukraine Security Assistance Initiative, the credibility of the U.S. commitment to uphold the postwar order stands in doubt.


A Strategy for America

A STRATEGY FOR AMERICA An Address by Rep. Mac Thornberry, Chairman, House Armed Services Committee Please join the Atlantic Council's Brent Scowcroft Center ...