Rep. Pat Fallon, currently serving in the U.S. Congress representing Texas’ 4th district, shared his views on national security and military focus through a series of tweets on December 11, 2024. Fallon emphasized the importance of space technology investments and military preparedness amidst rising global tensions.
In a tweet posted at 8:54 PM UTC, Rep. Pat Fallon highlighted President Trump's understanding of the significance of investing in space technology. He stated, "President Trump understands the importance of prioritizing investments in space technology," emphasizing that this is a critical moment for bolstering U.S. dominance in space to enhance national security.
At 9:00 PM UTC, Fallon expressed the need to restore military focus on lethality by commenting on the FY25 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). He mentioned, "It's imperative that we restore the focus of our military on lethality," noting that the act reduces DEI bureaucracy and bans divisive CRT as essential measures given current global tensions.
Later at 9:54 PM UTC, Rep. Pat Fallon shared his pride in voting for the FY25 NDAA, which includes pay raises for U.S. servicemembers, refocuses military efforts on lethality, and invests more in deterring China. He described this legislative achievement as "a major victory for US national security."