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Ronald Dellums: “In 45 seconds let me reiterate, the administration submits a budget request. In this instance, they submitted a budget…”

On the recordMay 15, 1996
In 45 seconds let me reiterate, the administration submits a budget request. In this instance, they submitted a budget request based upon what we asked them to do. We said ``Don't spend defense dollars.'' The Secretary said, ``OK. Whether I agree or disagree, that is what you said, that is what I will do.'' Now it seems to me orderly process means that the Committee on International Relations should then, if they had any question, call the Secretary before the committee and allow the Secretary to make his case. If it does not make sense, you can zero it out. But to do it without even holding hearings, without even bringing the Secretary, who simply responded to Congress' request, does not make sense. Again, I press my point, defeat this amendment. It makes no sense.
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Ronald Dellums
Democratic · California
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Discussing the administration's budget request and the need for proper committee hearings.

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