We need a thorough and complete study of the effects, not how to implement a repeal, but the effects on morale and battle effectiveness.
The day that the -- the leadership of the military comes to me and says, 'Senator, we ought to change the policy,' then ...
I believe that it's working.
There was no problems in the military with 'don't ask, don't tell.' It was a political promise.
There was no problems in the military with don't ask, don't tell. It was a critical promise.
The military is at its highest point in recruitment and retention and professionalism and capability, so to somehow alle...
If the result of that study is -- is one that I can trust and believe in and is supported by our military leaders, obvio...
the program could be delayed by 1 to 3 more years and cost another $5 billion.
why wouldn't increasing completion be the cornerstone of any efficiency initiative announced by DOD to date?
Earmarks are a gateway to corruption.
Earmarks are the gateway to corruption.