WEBVTT 00:04.100 --> 00:07.760 Commander in chief and i've Fort to make sure you have the strategy 00:07.790 --> 00:11.710 the resources and the support you need to complete the missions 00:11.740 --> 00:13.080 our nation asks of you. 00:14.030 --> 00:17.370 And every time you've met your responsibilities and performed 00:17.370 --> 00:20.990 with extraordinary professionalism skill and courage. 00:22.260 --> 00:25.540 And fortune away congress has not fulfilled its responsible. 00:26.610 --> 00:27.720 It's failed tessa budget. 00:28.390 --> 00:32.300 And as a result much of our government must now shut down until 00:32.300 --> 00:33.500 calm responses again. 00:34.500 --> 00:37.970 Secretary hey don't gentle dempsey and your commanders will have 00:37.970 --> 00:41.270 more information about how this affects you when your fans. 00:42.000 --> 00:44.860 Today I wanna speak directly to you about what happens next. 00:46.160 --> 00:50.130 Those of you in uniform will remain on your or normal duty status. 00:50.750 --> 00:53.880 The threat straw national security about change and we need you 00:53.880 --> 00:55.310 to be ready for any contenders. 00:56.330 --> 00:59.940 Ongoing military operations white our efforts in Afghanistan 01:00.120 --> 01:00.900 will continue. 01:01.730 --> 01:04.630 Pick your serving in harm's way. We're gonna make sure you have 01:04.630 --> 01:06.550 what you need to succeed in your missions. 01:07.500 --> 01:11.130 Congress has passed and I'm signing at a lot legislation make 01:11.130 --> 01:13.300 sure you get your paychecks on time. 01:14.000 --> 01:16.720 And will continue working to address any impact the shut down 01:16.720 --> 01:19.990 has on you and your facts taller dod civilians. 01:20.500 --> 01:23.650 Another days ahead could mean more uncertainty including possible 01:23.650 --> 01:24.290 for lots. 01:24.930 --> 01:28.100 And I know this comes on top of the furloughs that many of you 01:28.100 --> 01:29.300 are ready indoor this summer. 01:30.380 --> 01:32.640 You and your families deserve better than the dysfunction. 01:32.640 --> 01:33.720 We're singing tyres. 01:34.600 --> 01:37.470 Your talents and dedication help keep our military the best in 01:37.470 --> 01:37.910 the world. 01:38.720 --> 01:41.660 As well keep working to get commerce to reopen our government 01:41.910 --> 01:44.110 and get you back to work as soon as possible. 01:45.630 --> 01:48.450 Finally I know this shutdown occurs against the background of 01:48.450 --> 01:49.550 broader changes. 01:50.240 --> 01:53.940 The Warner rockers all for more in Afghanistan will and next year. 01:54.900 --> 01:58.690 After more than a decade of unprecedented operations. We're moving 01:58.690 --> 01:59.760 off a war for the 02:01.040 --> 02:02.710 Yes our military will be later. 02:03.340 --> 02:06.580 And as a nation we face difficult budget choices going forward. 02:07.410 --> 02:08.700 But here's what I want to not. 02:09.500 --> 02:12.540 I'm very keep fighting to get rid of those across the board budget 02:12.540 --> 02:14.160 cuts the sequestered. 02:14.740 --> 02:16.880 Which are hurting our military and our economy. 02:17.720 --> 02:21.450 We need it a responsible approach the deals with our fiscal challenges 02:21.550 --> 02:23.960 and keeps our military and are coming strong. 02:24.790 --> 02:28.090 Am their make sure you stay the greatest military in the world 02:28.130 --> 02:28.860 war and not. 02:29.790 --> 02:30.790 That's what are fighting for. 02:31.500 --> 02:33.460 That's what you and your families deserve. 02:34.050 --> 02:35.420 From a after the American people. 02:36.040 --> 02:37.900 Thank you for service which keeps us for. 02:38.710 --> 02:41.950 And thank you for your sacrifice which keeps our nation and our 02:41.950 --> 02:44.950 military the greatest force people freedom that the world has 02:44.950 --> 02:45.330 ever known. 02:46.380 --> 02:49.860 God bless you and your families and god bless the United States 02:49.860 --> 02:50.370 of america..