Commentary: Defense bill should be about defense, not ridiculous riders

One of the most basic responsibilities of Congress is military preparedness, which includes funding each year through the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), just signed into law for 2019 by the president. As a Vietnam War veteran and former Navy SEAL, I expect our congressional representatives to honorably fulfill this duty.Yet, some in Congress nearly knocked the NDAA off the tracks this year by attempting to attach unrelated and divisive amendments to this must-pass legislation. Unfort