Pete Domenici: “I offer a technical correction to section 1059 of title X, United States Code, which provides the authority to the…”

“I offer a technical correction to section 1059 of title X, United States Code, which provides the authority to the Secretary of Defense to provide transitional benefits for abused military spouses and their children. I understand that my amendment has been accepted on both sides, and I want to thank the chairman and ranking member for their support. I would like to take just a few brief moments to refresh my colleagues memories about this issue. Members will recall that in the fiscal year 1993 Defense authorization bill I offered an amendment to provide up to 50 percent of the retirement pay of a military member to his spouse and children if that member were dishonorably discharged from the service for spouse or child abuse. That amendment was accepted by this committee and it had the full support of both the chairman and ranking member. I am very proud of that amendment, Mr. President. Today abused military spouses and their children have a way out.”