“The debt we owe our nation’s veterans is tremendous, as they risked their lives to protect our freedoms,” Boustany said. “I am proud the Veterans Administration will construct a new healthcare clinic in Lake Charles. Access to quality healthcare is critical for veterans in Southwest Louisiana, and this clinic is a demonstration of our commitment to them.”
“I am committed to ensuring our servicemen and women who volunteer have the supplies they need to succeed; most importantly, this bill funds our troops,” Boustany said. “In addition, the bill funds $5.8 billion to continue Louisiana levee construction, which is critical to protecting our coast from another major storm. This is a responsible bill that meets our priorities, and I urge my Senate colleagues to pass it soon to get these funds to our troops in the field.”
“Lebanon stands at a crossroads, and the price of failure is too high for the Lebanese people,” Boustany said. “Today’s vote demonstrates my colleagues and I remain committed to the democratically-elected Lebanese government. The people of Lebanon must show the world they will continue to embrace a democratic system that allows for nonviolent disagreement. This is the best way to achieve a prosperous and peaceful Lebanon”
“Liberal Washington Democrats continue to play political games with our armed forces, and it has to stop,” Boustany said. “This bill failed to fund our troops, it micromanages General Petraeus and Ambassador Crocker after they outlined their plan just one month ago, and it hikes taxes to expand Democrats’ pet projects. I am committed to ensuring our troops have the funding they need, and I will work to make this bill better before it becomes law.”
“The Lebanese people have a framework to deal with political disputes in a peaceful and democratic way, but Hezbollah leaders continue to shun that system for open violence and conflict - today’s attacks are no different,” Boustany said. “I will continue to work in Congress to provide the needed support and aid to Lebanon and her people as she continues to serve as an example of hope for the Middle East. The Lebanese people must be allowed to continue the political process Rafik Hariri began.”
"Make no mistake; the situation in Iraq is the most significant issue that we in Congress face today. Our troops on the frontlines of the battlefield, our constituents back home and the world look upon the actions and debates of this body to determine our resolve."
“Our Intelligence officials are charged with protecting Americans in the face of real dangers - both abroad and at home,” Boustany said. “Congress has a responsibility to give the Intelligence Community the tools and resources it needs to effectively gather information and protect American lives, while ensuring our civil liberties. Violent extremists remain a viable threat, and House Democrats need to remember how dangerous these terrorists are.”
“Today’s bombing in Beirut is a terrible tragedy,” Boustany said. “The Lebanese people are strong and will continue to pursue democracy. The world community must continue to move forward in the investigation of the 2005 assassination of Rafik al-Hariri. The freedom that these terrorists fight against cannot be stopped.”
