Chiefs Quote by Barack Obama

As an American, I want our forces to prevail.

— George McGovern

I had always enjoyed the title of Commander-in-Chief until I was informed ... that the only forces that cannot be transferred from Washington without…

— John F. Kennedy

I believe that successfully addressing our national security needs while protecting our basic freedoms and civil liberties requires continual Congressional oversight, and I will…

— Patrick J. Kennedy

With the consent of the people, I will seek to continue service in Congress for the well-being of our state and our nation.

— Jeff Fortenberry

I will uphold the principle of civilian control of the military as intended.

— Lloyd Austin

I support offering the public option to members of Congress, and as soon as I'm given the chance, I intend to go on it.

— Jared Polis

I have a Congress on my hands.

— Grover Cleveland

We have an authorization to use military force against terrorists. We passed it after 9/11.

— Hillary Clinton

To protect America's security, we are going to have to pull America's military out of the swamp of Washington politics.

— Mac Thornberry

Congress needs to shield critical aspects of America's national security.

— George Santos

My commitment to the American people is that I will remain focused on bringing true oversight and reform to our federal government and I…

— Jasmine Crockett

As a member of Congress, it is my duty to uphold the constitutional rights of the American people.

— Anna Paulina Luna