Neil Abercrombie: “I am sure the gentleman would agree also that an investment in our children, an investment in the educational…”

“I am sure the gentleman would agree also that an investment in our children, an investment in the educational infrastructure and foundation, both literal and figurative, of our children is equally a national priority and a defense of the Nation. So what we need is a discussion as to what constitutes an actual strategic policy of the United States with respect to procurement of military technology and what constitutes an investment in our people as well. That deserves a discussion. I am not saying necessarily a lengthy discussion, but it certainly deserves a discussion in depth, and perhaps the gentleman could indicate whether my understanding is correct, that the intention of the majority, the intention of the majority leader and the Committee on Rules is to dispatch this budget within a day or so of our discussion today.”