Barrasso: For America to be Safe, We Must be Strong

WASHINGTON, D.C - U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-Wyo.), Chairman of the Senate Republican Conference, spoke about the need to restore American strength around the world. He also reflected on his recent visit to Bastogne, Luxembourg where he commemorated the 80^th Anniversary of the Battle of the Bulge. The Battle of the Bulge reminds us that strength, security, and freedom are linked together.

Sen. Barrasso said:

"Republicans will restore and reassert American strength in the world.

"That means a military that is lethal, that is prepared to fight, that is intimidating.

"It means border security, and it also means American energy dominance. Because border security is national security and energy dominance and American strength are tied together.

"I've just returned from the 80th anniversary commemoration of the Battle of the Bulge.

"That was the bloodiest war in World War II.

"Hitler's vicious attack by 200,000 Germans and 1,000 Panzer tanks was a surprise to our allies and to the U.S. troops.

"My father was one of the 500,000 brave Americans who fought that battle in the bitter cold, in the cruel winter of 1944.

"I just returned from walking the cemetery in Luxembourg, where over 5,000 American soldiers are buried along with General Patton.

"This is a constant reminder that our enemies are unpredictable and unforgiving, and for America to be safe, we must be strong.

"For the last four years, this administration has squandered American strength, and it has surrendered our strategic advantages. That's why our enemies are on the march.

"Republicans are on a mission to restore America's strength and standing around the world.

"It is the only way for our nation to be safe and free."

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