There's no excuse for skimping on national defense when the country is at war.

There's no excuse for skimping on national defense when the country is at war. Retiring an aircraft carrier more than a decade early isn't in the best interest of the nation at this time.

The No. 1 purpose of the federal government is national defense.

National defense is the sacred duty of the young and all other people.

We have to get it done, that's no excuse.

I want to compliment The Heritage Foundation for its work on behalf of a strong national defense.