Political Quotes

“Yes, Mr. Chairman, the problems of 20 years ago are long gone, but that does not mean we do not have problems today. Yes, we remain the one superpower, but as a result of that, countries large and small look to us for support and guidance. But more importantly we are the leader in these United States and we have solved those challenges of military situations years ago, but right now we have international criminality, we have international terrorism, terrorism we cannot even guess about today. {time} 1850 So I say we have a system in place. We have a system that works, and we have a system that is efficient, and that is what we need to have to face what is coming before us. But let me speak to something. I do not often disagree with our chairman, the gentleman from California [Mr. Dellums], but he said our young people are forced to register. As fewer and fewer members of our society have direct military experience, but indirect military experience, it is necessary for these young people to feel close to their Government and patriotic. I well remember the day, I say to the gentleman from California [Mr. Dellums], that my son went to register. He was incredibly proud to register, and he is in law school now, but he would be very willing to serve. I think we need these lists. I think they are good for the country. Why do away with something that works? Let us keep it, because we do not know what tomorrow will bring. The CHAIRMAN. The gentleman from California [Mr.…”