Trump signs defense bill that increases military budget and gives troops a raise â TheBlaze
President Donald Trump  signed a defense authorization bill Tuesday that will boost the nationâs defense budget  including a hike for troopsâ wages.
âHistory teaches us that when you weaken your defenses  you invite aggression â  Trump  said before signing the bill. âThe best way to prevent conflict of any kind is to be prepared. Only when the good are strong will peace prevail.
âThis legislation will enhance our readiness and modernize our forces and help provide our service members with the tools they need to fight and win â  he  said.
Before the bill becomes a reality  Congress will have to agree to rescind a 2011 law that caps the defense budget at $549 billion.  Trump  gave them until the end of the year to do so.
In response to escalating tensions with North Korea   Trump  designated a portion of the bill  $12 billion  for the Pentagonâs Missile Defense Agency  which will strengthen U.S. missile capabilities âas we continue our campaign to create maximum pressure on the vile dictatorship in North Korea â  Trump  said.
âWeâre working very diligently on that  building up forces â  Trump  said.
[TGT] signed a defense authorization bill Tuesday that will boost the nationâs defense budget  including a hike for troopsâ wages.
âHistory teaches us that when you weaken your defenses  you invite aggression â   [TGT] said before signing the bill. âThe best way to prevent conflict of any kind is to be prepared. Only when the good are strong will peace prevail.
âThis legislation will enhance our readiness and modernize our forces and help provide our service members with the tools they need to fight and win â  he  said.
Before the bill becomes a reality  Congress will have to agree to rescind a 2011 law that caps the defense budget at $549 billion.   [TGT]   gave them until the end of the year to do so.
In response to escalating tensions with North Korea    [TGT] designated a portion of the bill  $12 billion  for the Pentagonâs Missile Defense Agency  which will strengthen U.S. missile capabilities âas we continue our campaign to create maximum pressure on the vile dictatorship in North Korea â   [TGT] said.
âWeâre working very diligently on that  building up forces â   [TGT] said.