In closing, I want to go on record to say that I agree with the gentlewoman from Florida that this oil spill is a tragedy. I will work very closely with our chairman, Mr. Nick Rahall, to ensure that the laws are changed to prevent such a disaster in the future. Mr. Speaker, I again urge Members to support this resolution.
Bordallo addresses the need for legislative changes in response to the oil spill disaster.
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If we are going to rebuild readiness, we need to ensure that the depot maintenance accounts are fully funded to meet the requirement.
I think it is fair to ask if the Army is, in fact, just creating more overhead that will further slow an already cumbersome process.
I have long stated that just as important as it is to provide our service members with new, modernized equipment, we must fully maintain the assets that we already have.
I am concerned that in a year where readiness has been cited as the Department's top priority, the Department's budget request falls well short of meeting the total depot maintenance requirement for the Army and the Marine Corps.
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