"Nuclear deterrence is the backbone of our national security. It underpins every operational plan that we have and every administration since the 1960s has validated the need for our nuclear triad," said Senator Fischer.
Read More“For years, I’ve said that the situation unfolding at our southern border is a national security and humanitarian crisis. The open border is letting terrorists and Chinese nationals into this country, and it’s allowing deadly fentanyl to flood our communities. It’s long past time for this administration to be held accountable, especially Secretary Mayorkas. I’m disappointed in my Democrat colleagues for abandoning their Constitutional duty, silencing the voices of millions by refusing to hold a trial and denying Senators the right to fully consider the charges against Secretary Mayorkas," said Senator Fischer.
Read More“My Democrat colleagues are duty bound by the Constitution to hold a full trial to consider the impeachment of Secretary Mayorkas — there is no excuse to shirk this responsibility. Doing otherwise would dismantle a core duty of the United States Senate and establish a disgraceful precedent,” said Senator Fischer.
Read MoreSenator Fischer stated that California’s proposal would mean that around 65% of America’s locomotives would be prohibited from operating in the state starting in 2030. In her testimony, General Van Ovost said that the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) relies on the U.S. transportation network, which includes 15 nodes and five ports in California and the only West Coast port for containerized ammunition.
Read More"Chair Homendy, during last month's hearing, we discussed my concerns over the safety implications of electric vehicles. Those concerns ranged from our current roadway designs not accounting for the increased weight, to first responders trying to respond to EV collisions. I worry that in its mission to push more EVs on consumers, this administration has been short-sighted on the safety challenges of this new technology," said Senator Fischer.
Read More"A 1% increase in defense spending is not sufficient. So, let me say, it is difficult for Congress to budget, to pass appropriations bills, to meet those threats that this country faces when your department, Mr. Secretary, and this administration do not even acknowledge those threats in the President's budget request that he sends us. Our adversaries, they don't constrain themselves like this. In fact, China has announced it would increase its defense budget by 7.2%. And this is despite significant challenges that the Chinese are now facing in their economy," said Senator Fischer.
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