Donald Beyer

“ Whereas the United States maintains a safe, secure, and effective nuclear deterrent to provide for the national defense of the United States and to bolster the security of the allies of the United States, while also pursuing a number of arms control, disarmament, and nonproliferation agreements designed to end dangerous nuclear competition and the spread of nuclear weapons-related technologies and to ensure strategic stability, reduce nuclear risks, and protect the United States homeland and allies of the United States ”

“ Whereas a perceived retreat by the United States from arms control and international affairs more broadly has caused allies and partners across the globe to doubt the United States commitment to meet its own nuclear disarmament obligations under the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons, which could compromise United States efforts to strengthen the nuclear nonproliferation system ”

“ Whereas the United States Capitol is the most recognizable symbol of liberty and democracy throughout the world and those who guard the Capitol guard our freedom; Whereas Brian D. Sicknick sacrificed his life to protect the lives of hundreds of staff and Members of Congress; Whereas Brian D. Sicknick was the youngest of three sons; Whereas Brian D. Sicknick graduated from high school in 1997 and joined the New Jersey Air National Guard the same year ”