Liz Saville Roberts: “I do have a question, and it involves what I believe to be an utter failing by Congress on behalf of our Nation's…”

“I do have a question, and it involves what I believe to be an utter failing by Congress on behalf of our Nation's military men and women. My question to my colleague from Texas is this. I know in Kansas we are at risk of losing $365 million in regard to BRAC construction. My question would be to the Senator whether the same thing is true in Texas. I think, probably to put it in perspective, I need to get a little background information so the Senator could reply. That brings attention to why I am bringing a question to the distinguished Senator and why I wished to take the floor for 15 minutes. I hope we don't get into an objection. I certainly have no problem with Senator Kennedy speaking on any subject. I think he does that very well--and often. Basically, let me say, with apologies to the Lizzie Borden family, that: The Democrat House took a continuing resolution axe, and gave the military 40 whacks, and when they saw what they had done, then they gave Kansas 41. I don't think that is right. I am not here to speak about our military presence in Iraq. We have moved away from the debate on our presence in Iraq. We must now address the issue of support for our troops at home, and that is why I am going to ask the Senator a question, as soon as I give the background in regard to the question I have.”