During the Arizona State Senate’s committee hearing on the Defend the Guard, a bill aiming to restrict the deployment of the Arizona National Guard without a formal declaration of war by Congress, a notable exchange occurred between Senators Eva Burch(D) and Wendy Rogers (R).
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.
Take a look at Rogers’ opening statement during the M.A.B.S. committee hearing when she introduced the measure.
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