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Rep. Calvert Named Chairman of the Defense Appropriations Subcommittee

January 17, 2023

Today, Congressman Ken Calvert (CA-41) issued the following statement on being named as the Chairman of the Defense Appropriations Subcommittee:

“There is no higher priority for Congress than defending the American people and the liberties we hold dear. Serving as the Chairman of the House Defense Appropriations Subcommittee is one of the greatest honors of my service to this nation. It is also a role that comes with tremendous responsibilities.

The men and women who step forward to secure our country are the fabric that holds together our common defense and what give America an advantage against any adversary. When we send our fellow citizens into a conflict it is the responsibility of our Subcommittee to provide them the resources to make sure it’s never a fair fight.

Congress needs to be wide-eyed about the growing capabilities and aggression of nations like China and Russia. America cannot expect to lead the free world in the decades to come if we are not in the position of being the unquestioned defense superpower we have been for decades.

As Alexander Hamilton once wrote, ‘the circumstances that endanger the safety of nations are infinite.’ Yet, as we know all too well, American tax dollars are very much finite. Our Subcommittee must prioritize efforts that eliminate waste, create efficiencies, and prioritize investments in the tools that will provide the foundation for our defense for decades to come. I look forward to meeting these challenges along with Appropriations Committee Chairwoman Kay Granger, my fellow Subcommittee members, and anyone interested in this vital task.”

Appropriations Committee Chairwoman Kay Granger issued the following statement:

“I am thrilled to have Rep. Ken Calvert serving in the important role as Chairman of the Defense Appropriations Subcommittee. Ken’s tremendous experience and understanding of defense issues will enable him to work together with our Subcommittee members to tackle our many national security challenges. Ken and I share the belief that we cannot shortchange our men and women in uniform, and that we must invest in the defense priorities that are required to meet a rising China and other potential threats to our security.”

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Issues:Defense