Issues

National Security

Dan Boren believes that national security is the most important responsibility of the federal government. The defense of America by land, sea, sky, and cyber space allows our nation to prosper in peace and security. The Untied States wields the most formidable military in world, capable of projecting power to every corner of the globe in the name of freedom. Boren has no doubt that peace here at home is a direct result of our military strength.

He also believes that military service is a time-honored tradition in Oklahoma and throughout America. Many Americans proudly serve in uniform, always prepared to answer the call to duty to secure the homeland or confront foreign enemies abroad. Boren knows that Eastern Oklahomans have served in every major U.S. military conflict, ranging from world wars of the past to the current conflicts today in Iraq and Afghanistan. The nation is secure today because of brave Americans who proudly served their country, and others who made the ultimate sacrifice for freedom.

As your Congressman, Dan Boren has the responsibility to provide resources to the military services so they can keep American safe. Boren knows that without this critical funding the United States military could not meet the demands of our national security.

As a long-serving member of the House Armed Services Committee, Congressman Boren has:

• Voted consistently to provide critical funding to our troops now serving overseas in Iraq and Afghanistan.

• Approved resources for development, procurement, and fielding of new weapons systems to give our forces the edge over our enemies.

• Supported policies that reorient our military forces to defeat the enemies of today and deter future adversaries.

• Voted in favor of legislation to enhance the lives of military service members and their families.

• Supported funding to modernize equipment and training facilities for Oklahoma's National Guard and Reserves.

• Secured millions of dollars in defense project funding for all Oklahoma military installations, but especially the McAlester Army Ammunition Plant in McAlester and Camp Gruber near Braggs.