Congressman Mario Diaz-Balart | Official U.S. House headshot
Congressman Mario Diaz-Balart | Official U.S. House headshot
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Mario Díaz-Balart of Florida has expressed his satisfaction with the passage of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for fiscal year 2024. In a statement, he emphasized the importance of prioritizing America's national security and providing the necessary resources for the armed forces to defend the country.
Díaz-Balart highlighted the challenges that the United States currently faces, stating, "The United States confronts its most perilous and intricate strategic challenges in recent times." He stressed the need to ensure that the brave men and women in the armed forces have the robust resources they need to deter adversaries and protect the nation both at home and abroad.
The NDAA addresses these concerns by focusing on improving U.S. readiness against enemies, modernizing the armed forces, and providing unwavering support to staunch allies such as Israel and Taiwan. Díaz-Balart commended the bill for securing the largest pay raise in 20 years for military personnel and for establishing a Parents' "Bill of Rights" for military families attending Department of Defense schools.
However, Díaz-Balart also expressed his concern about elements of woke ideology infiltrating the Pentagon. He stated, "This bill... eliminates absurd elements of the woke ideology infiltrating the Pentagon." This indicates that he believes there are certain aspects of woke culture that are not in line with America's national security interests and should not be present within the military.
In conclusion, Díaz-Balart reaffirmed his commitment to ensuring that the U.S. military is fully prepared and equipped to safeguard the nation against all threats to national security. With the passage of the NDAA, he believes that America's national security will be prioritized, while rejecting the influence of woke culture ideology.
To learn more, click on this link: https://mariodiazbalart.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/diaz-balart-ndaa-prioritizes-americas-national-security-while-rejecting
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