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Norman D. Dicks: “the F-117 was the star weapon in the gulf war and it was Congress that insisted that we buy it. The gentleman from…”

On the recordJuly 29, 1997
the F-117 was the star weapon in the gulf war and it was Congress that insisted that we buy it. The gentleman from Pennsylvania and the gentleman from Florida were the two principal proponents of that amendment. We also added money for sealift at the urging of the gentleman from Pennsylvania [Mr. Murtha], then chairman. That turned out to be absolutely crucial. Under the Constitution of the United States, the ultimate responsibility for defense rests with the Congress. That is why today I think we again need to stand up, tell the Pentagon they are wrong, look at the modernization reserve, and keep the money in for the B-2.
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Discussing the importance of congressional support for defense spending and modernization.

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