'We Live In A Dangerous World Now': Greg Murphy Urges Passage Of Military Construction And VA Funds

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During debate on the House floor, Rep. Greg Murphy (R-NC) spoke in support of the Republican proposal for F2026 military construction and veterans affairs appropriations.

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00:00Mr. Speaker, I yield two minutes to the gentleman from North Carolina, Dr. Murphy.

00:08The gentleman is recognized.

00:09Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

00:10Today I rise in grateful support of H.R. 3942, the Military Construction, Veterans Affairs

00:16and Related Agencies Appropriations Act for FY2026.

00:20As the proud representative of over 76,000 veterans, as well as Camp Lejeune, Military

00:25Air Corps, Cherry Point and New River, it's my honor to advocate for federal funding on

00:31their behalf.

00:32I proudly support FY2026's appropriation to increase the VA's budget by 10 percent to

00:38ensure that our veteran service members and veterans receive the resources that they need

00:44and, more importantly, that they deserve.

00:46North Carolina is proud to be called home by hundreds of thousands of activity members

00:50of our military and those retired from our armed services.

00:54I'm grateful the Veterans Second Amendment Protection Act was included in this package,

00:58as well as supporting language for the F-35 Sustainment Center and utilities upgrade for

01:02future F-35 squadrons.

01:04I wholeheartedly support this legislation.

01:07We live in a dangerous world now.

01:09We had an administration before that wanted to make things about social justice in our military.

01:14Military is about defending the rights and freedom of this country, and I am proud that

01:19this administration and this Congress is going to support the military in keeping us safe

01:23and free.

01:24Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

01:25I'll yield back.

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