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For over two hundred years, the men and women of the United States military have protected us and defended American values at home and abroad. We must commit to a strong national defense in order to respond to challenges from countries like China and Russia, deter rogue states like Iran and North Korea, and defeat violent extremists who know no borders.
The men and women of our Armed Forces deserve the best resources and support possible to carry out their mission to keep America safe. I am committed to ensuring our troops have the tools and training they need to be effective wherever and whenever they are called upon.
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April 18, 2023
"The Chinese Communist Party is actively working to influence our education system and children. Yet, Education Secretary Cardona is unaware and unprepared on how to counter CCP influence efforts, whether in the form of Confucius Institutes at colleges or in taking a stand against TikTok, a CCP spyware app. Cardona and the Biden administration need to wake up and take the CCP's efforts to influence U.S. education seriously," said Moolenaar.
April 17, 2023
“Today’s arrests highlight how the Chinese Communist Party uses resources in America to advance its agenda and harass people who speak out against the CCP. This is another example of why state and local leaders should not allow the subsidiary of Gotion High Tech to build a massive facility in Michigan. A company that pledges allegiance to the CCP will use all its resources, including subsidiaries, to carry out the CCP's agenda,” said Congressman John Moolenaar, a member of the House Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party.
Issues:National Security
Treasury Sanctions CCP Fentanyl Producers, But More Must Be Done To Stop Fentanyl, Secure the Border
April 14, 2023
"The fentanyl that is killing Michiganders comes from Mexico and is made with chemicals that come from China. The sanctions that were announced today will do little to stop these criminals who are already outside the United States. While the Biden administration knows fentanyl is killing Americans, it must do more to secure the border and stop the flow of this dangerous drug from coming into the country," said Congressman John Moolenaar, a member of the House Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party (CCP).
Issues:National Security
April 6, 2023
"President Tsai's bipartisan meetings this week have been crucial for the relationship between Taiwan and the United States. The people of Taiwan are strong partners for peace, stability, and economic growth," said Moolenaar.
March 10, 2023
"As the Chinese Communist Party tries to hide the origins of COVID and blame others, the American people deserve to know how the pandemic began," said Moolenaar, a member of the House Select Committee on China. "Transparency in our government is one of the many traits that sets America apart from China’s oppressive government and we are at a pivotal moment in our nation’s history with the CCP. The American people should know the evidence that has been gathered on the origins of COVID-19.”
February 12, 2023
"Thank you to the men and women of our military for the work they did to shoot down the airborne object over Lake Huron. This object flew over Michigan and other parts of the country. I hope it will quickly be recovered and identified with more information made available to the public as soon as possible. I will continue to be in contact with officials at the Department of Defense to help ensure Michigan residents are safe."
Issues:National Security
February 7, 2023
"Biden’s proclamations about the State of the Union are out of touch with Michigan families who are struggling to get by. In Biden’s second year, inflation hit a four-decade high, gas cost $5.00 a gallon, China encroached on our airspace, students were left behind, and the border fell further into crisis," said Congressman John Moolenaar. "It is time to change course and get America back on track. I am fighting for American energy independence, responsible spending, lower inflation, and to ensure the government keeps the promises made to our seniors."
February 6, 2023
"Sheriff Cole is a well-respected leader in law enforcement in our state. He has spent his life serving Mason County and it is an honor to recognize his contributions to our community," said Moolenaar. "Sheriff Cole has also seen firsthand the damage the fentanyl crisis has done to communities across Michigan and he understands how President Biden's policies at the southern border have allowed more fentanyl to enter the country and make its way to Michigan. It is an important issue facing our nation and Biden needs to address it."
Issues:National Security
February 4, 2023
"The Biden administration knew about the Chinese Community Party's spy balloon a week ago. It then allowed the balloon to travel across the U.S., collecting information, before finally taking it down. Those seven days of weakness and inaction jeopardized our national security. The balloon could have been stopped after it was first spotted and posed minimal threat to the public," said Congressman John Moolenaar.
January 24, 2023
"I am grateful for the opportunity to serve on this committee as the work we do will affect Michiganders and all Americans for years to come. China has been actively working to weaken America. It is buying U.S. farmland, stealing inventions, jeopardizing the health of every person in the world, and building up its military while threatening its neighbors. I look forward to working with my colleagues to address all of these issues, as well as our nation’s supply chain concerns, in order to better prepare America for the challenges from the Chinese Communist Party,” said Moolenaar.