Order in the chamber. We're on the front line of our national security, securing our cities and our border, and most commonly, leading natural disaster recovery efforts in our various states. In 2022, over half of the National Guard's members responded to natural disasters, including wildfires, hurricanes, winter storms, tornadoes, and even volcanoes. The National Guard's motto is always ready, always there. Yet there is an unnecessary bureaucratic hurdle jeopardizing the readiness of Guard assets for future missions. (00:22–00:32)
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Asserts that over half of the National Guard's members responded to natural disasters in 2022.
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