Maxwell Frost: “I personally support House Resolution 430, the rule to H.R. 3230, the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year…”

“I personally support House Resolution 430, the rule to H.R. 3230, the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1997. However, there is opposition to the rule because it does not allow for any amendments that would provide for a reduction in defense spending. Specifically, the Foley-Shays amendment would reduce the overall authorization level of the bill to $264.7 billion, which is the same level for fiscal year 1996 and a decrease of $2.3 billion from this year's authorized level. Congresswoman Schroeder also offered an amendment that would cut the overall level of defense spending by $13 billion. Both amendments were not made in order by the Committee on Rules. H.R. 3230 reflects the country's continued effort to revitalize America's defenses in order to meet the security requirements of the post-cold-war world. The world has undergone tremendous changes over the last few years. The Soviet Union is no longer the dominant military threat it once was. However, we are still seeing other trouble spots breaking out throughout the world. It is therefore critical that we maintain a strong defense.”