I believe the department can get by with a lower number. However, it is my judgment that DOD needs an appropriation of at least $540 billion for fiscal year 2011 for the U.S. military to properly carry out its mission, maintain readiness, and prepare for the future.
McCain emphasizes the need for sufficient military funding to maintain readiness.
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We owe each other our respect as long as our character merits respect.
I want to say to all of you that I am so honored to be here to speak before this Committee.
I especially want to acknowledge the leadership of Senator McCain of Arizona who introduced the Native American Languages Act (NALA) in 1990.
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