Jim Banks, U.S. Senator | https://www.banks.senate.gov/
Jim Banks, U.S. Senator | https://www.banks.senate.gov/
Senator Jim Banks highlighted the participation of Secretary Phelan at the Northeast Indiana Defense Summit held in Fort Wayne on November 12, 2025. The event focused on discussions about national defense and Indiana’s role in supporting the U.S. military.
In a post made on November 12, 2025, Senator Banks stated, ".@SecWar Talks ‘Warrior Ethos’ at Northeast Indiana Defense Summit https://t.co/t8kJP7mc7k". Later that day, he shared a video link and commented, "WATCH: @SecWar speaks at NE Indiana Defense Summit in Fort Wayne Wednesday https://t.co/dXvR9EG9JT".
Senator Banks also quoted Secretary Phelan during the summit: ".@SECNAV: “[Indiana is] the quiet giant of America’s defense industrial base…Indiana isn’t just America’s crossroads, it’s one of our key engine rooms.” Thank you for joining us today in Indiana, Secretary Phelan! Hoosiers are proud to power American military dominance https://t.co/Cls7hJfs2h".
The Northeast Indiana Defense Summit brings together policymakers and industry leaders to discuss defense strategies and highlight regional contributions to national security. Senator Jim Banks represents Indiana in the U.S. Senate and has been an advocate for strengthening the state’s role within the country’s defense sector.
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