Rep. Pat Ryan: Low Military Participation Threatens Democracy

Rep. Pat Ryan and Rep. Mike Waltz expressed concerns about the low percentage of Americans in the military, calling it problematic for democracy. They emphasized the need to bridge the gap between service members and civilians, improve military recruitment, and promote national service in various forms. Both veterans, they highlighted bipartisan efforts to honor veterans and increase the number of veterans in Congress. Waltz suggested incentivizing national service for young people to foster leadership and unity.