Wilson on Pentagon Memo

Congressman Joe Wilson (SC-02) issued the following statement regarding the internal DOD memo that outlines the Obama administration’s strategy to veto the national defense bill:

“As the son of a veteran, the father of four sons who have served in the military, and a veteran myself, I am deeply disappointed that our Commander in Chief would threaten to use a veto of the National Defense Authorization Act as a “weapon” against Speaker Paul Ryan and congressional Republicans.

“The NDAA provides necessary resources to keep American families safe at home and overseas. This memo shows that the President is willing to play politics with the livelihood of our troops, veterans, and military families. They deserve better.

“This year’s National Defense Authorization Act is bipartisan—as it has been for decades. I look forward to continuing to work with my colleagues, as we continue our work on the Conference Committee.”

Congressman Joe Wilson is a senior member of the House Armed Services Committee where he chairs the Subcommittee on Emerging Threats and Capabilities. He also serves on the Conference Committee for this year’s NDAA.