PatrickMcHenry

National Security

The primary responsibility expressly outlined for the federal government in the Constitution is providing for national defense. Congress faces no greater duty than ensuring that members of our armed forces have the training, equipment, and funding necessary to protect citizens of the United States and our interests abroad.

After the tragedies of September 11th, it is clear that our national security is dependent not only on protection from hostile countries, but also from terrorists bent on the mass murder of American citizens.  Congressman McHenry supports global efforts to track down and eliminate terrorists.  We must prevent rogue regimes in North Korea and Iran from giving nuclear technology to terrorists.

While he was not in Congress at the time the decisions were made to invade Afghanistan and Iraq, Patrick McHenry has consistently voted to provide our troops with the tools and support they need, including a 3.9% pay increase. The surge in Iraq has reduced violence considerably and now Iraqis are taking over more and more responsibility for their country.  This will enable the United States to bring our combat troops home with honor and victory.  Afghanistan remains a work in progress.  Allowing Afghanistan to once again become a terrorist sanctuary is not option.