Mr. Speaker, when it comes to shortchanging our military, the Liberals have hit a new low. When they sent our troops to Bosnia, for example, the troops had to share helmets and boots with one another. When we do not have ships or aircraft to transport our troops and equipment, we have to borrow them from other countries. When we do not have proper uniforms, we tell our troops to wrap a blanket around their shoulders if they feel vulnerable.
Now we have sent our brave but ill-equipped soldiers to Afghanistan where they have to beg supplies and rations from our well-equipped and generous American friends.
Why, when we send our troops to defend freedom, do they have to go over there and fend for themselves?