Political Quotes

“First of all, I want to commend you, Mr. Chairman, also the ranking member and the Appropriations Defense Subcommittee staff, for your efforts in bringing this important measure to the floor for our military. Mr. Chairman, in working with you and your staff, I know, firsthand, of your dedication to our armed services and the importance you place on ensuring the readiness of our troops. As you well know, modeling and simulation tools are cost-effective and highly successful components in ensuring that our troops have the absolute best training available. I thank the gentleman from New Jersey for his support, and also for the inclusion of specific language in the FY 2015 Appropriations Defense Subcommittee report specifically emphasizing the benefits of modeling and simulation. Also, as the House considers this vital appropriations bill, I would like to take this opportunity to share with you, the committee, and my colleagues, a concern of mine affecting the modeling and simulation and training community. As you know, part of the continuation of the Warfighter FOCUS program was expected to be the TEACH program. It is my understanding that the TEACH program has been put on hold. It is also my understanding that the Army will continue this program under a different name and format. It is my hope that the funds allocated are used to fulfill the requirements needed for this portion of the Warfighter program. Mr.…”