Norman D. Dicks: “I would point out this does mean this is kind of a strong Federal system, but I think in this case it is warranted.”

I'm very interested in this, and I want to talk to my good friend about this. I would like to work with you on it.

Would you explain--you say here you have these two brigades, except pursuant to article 5 of the North Atlantic Treaty. Could you explain what the impact of this is, the treaty commitments here?

I agree with my colleague and look forward to working with you on this issue. Our National Guard and Humvee ambulances must have the cardiac monitoring and resuscitation equipment and capabilities needed to respond to terrorist attacks…

In that respect I am totally supportive of what the gentleman is trying to accomplish. I yield back the balance of my time.