House Armed Services Committee Chairman Mike Rogers (R-AL) criticized Democrats over the recent government shutdown, stating that it is having negative consequences for U.S. troops and national security.
“Shutting the government down disproportionally harms our servicemembers and their families, threatens military readiness, and undermines our national security,” Chairman Mike Rogers said. “Democrats are forcing American servicemembers to work without pay and delaying delivery of critical capabilities to our warfighters just to appease their radical left wing. We have a duty to support the men and women who defend our country. House Republicans have passed a clean extension of government funding with no gimmicks or partisan priorities. By refusing to vote for this continuing resolution, Democrats are refusing to support our troops.”
The statement comes as lawmakers continue negotiations on government funding, which directly impacts military operations and pay for service members.
