That is why I'm sponsoring the "Defend the Guard" Act - SB 1495.
State 48 News describes the Act this way:
The act stipulates the Arizona National Guard cannot be released into active duty combat unless one of the following conditions is met:
The U.S. Congress passes an official declaration of war.
Congress takes official action under Article I, Section 8, Clause 15 of the U.S. Constitution, explicitly calling forth the National Guard to execute federal laws, repel an invasion, or suppress an insurrection.
Why is this important? First, because there is a Constitutional requirement for Congress to declare war.
Second, we NEED the AZ National Guard here in Arizona to fight against the violent cartels- which President Trump just designated as Foreign Terrorist Organizations- and secure the AZ-Mexico border!
Interestingly, the Dems HATE this bill- they do NOT want our border secured.
Check out this exchange from State 48 News:
Burch expressed gratitude towards Brigadier General John Conley for his testimony, stating, “I just wanted to thank General Conley for his testimony here today. I found your testimony to be credible.” She also apologized for what she perceived as an affront to his qualifications, referring to it as an “indignity.”
In response, Rogers emphasized the importance of legislative scrutiny, asserting, “We are a constitutional republic, and if I can’t question the blood and treasure that gets decided upon to be spilled for our nation, then we have a problem.”
Rogers, indeed questioned and had a fiery exchange with General Conley who stood in opposition of Senate Bill 1495 known as - Defend the Guard.
Before placing her vote she said, “I find it interesting that the individual opposing this bill holds a general officer rank, while those in favor of it are the rank-and-file personnel who are actively fighting our wars.”
This is the third year the Senator has brought the bill and it was evident - this one is personal.
We have to decide: Do we wan to fight in someone else's wars overseas, wars Congress has not declared, or do we want to use Arizona's sons and daughters to secure OUR OWN border and protect our citizens from savage attacks from Foreign Terrorist Organizations on our own soil?
To me, this is a no-brainer... and Secretary of Defense Hegseth agrees!
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PAID FOR BY WENDY ROGERS FOR AZ SENATE
Wendy Rogers is a retired member of the Air Force. Use of military rank, job titles, and photographs in uniform does not imply endorsement by the Department of the Air Force or the Department of Defense.
