
 I am extremely disappointed that yet another filibuster has prevented  the Senate from moving forward with the National Defense Authorization  Act.  Despite having the bipartisan support of a clear majority of  Senators, a minority of Senators are standing in the way of the funding  upon which our troops, veterans and military families depend. This  annual bill has been enacted each of the past 48 years, and our armed  forces deserve nothing less this year.
I am extremely disappointed that yet another filibuster has prevented  the Senate from moving forward with the National Defense Authorization  Act.  Despite having the bipartisan support of a clear majority of  Senators, a minority of Senators are standing in the way of the funding  upon which our troops, veterans and military families depend. This  annual bill has been enacted each of the past 48 years, and our armed  forces deserve nothing less this year.
 
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