Political Quotes

“I rise today to speak about an issue related to the fiscal year 2011 National Defense Authorization Act. Chairman Levin has worked incredibly hard to get this bill passed by unanimous consent, and I appreciate his efforts, the efforts of Senator McCain and the efforts of rest of the Armed Services Committee members. In the fiscal year 2010 National Defense Authorization Act, the chairman helped me to include language that would allow for a land exchange between Camp Joseph T. Robinson, which is an Army National Guard facility, and their neighbor, the city of North Little Rock, AR. This land conveyance is in the best interest of the military for a couple of reasons. First, the land that the Arkansas National Guard is giving up is so steep that it cannot be used for mounted or dismounted training. Second, the land cannot be totally secured due to extremely rugged terrain. Lastly, due to the lack of complete security, there is a possibility that a civilian could enter the property and be seriously injured. The land that would be gained by the Arkansas National Guard is well suited for mounted and dismounted training and able to be secured.”