But $31,000 is a doable due for for base pay for our enlisted, and it's necessary. It's imperative that as we craft the National Defense Authorization act, or the NDAA, and also write the defense appropriation bills... that we are adequately addressing the pay and the welfare of our troops. and that we do so very soon. This year I commit to our enlisted personnel that I will remain your champion in Congress until we get this right. (09:05–09:20)
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Asserts that it is imperative to address the pay and welfare of troops in the NDAA and defense appropriation bills.
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