This is something that has not happened in the history of this country and will cut our military off at the knees in the midst of the most dangerous period we have seen since World War II. A CR maintains policies negotiated by the last Congress, eliminates all member priorities from the bill, gives the Biden administration the freedom to shift in appropriations as they see fit. Simply put, we will cede all congressional authority and oversight on spending to the Biden administration. A CR would be an abdication of our responsibility and to our military and to this body. (01:23–01:35)
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Asserts that a CR would uphold previous Congress policies, remove member priorities, and allow the Biden administration to reallocate appropriations.
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