Political Quotes

“A couple of points I would like to clarify. This amendment proposes that the offset come from the O&M Defense-wide account, but makes up less than one-half of 1 percent of the entire amount requested in funding for that. With regards to the justification for the timing of this issue, the letter from Admiral Locklear--the contents of that letter recognize the effectiveness and the necessity of these programs, and are looking really to bypass normal acquisition processes due to the urgent need that they have identified there within the region, which is why I am strongly asking my colleagues to consider supporting this amendment. Madam Chair, I yield back the balance of my time. Commander, U.S. Pacific Command, Camp H.M. Smith, HI, July 18, 2013. Hon. Richard Durbin, Chairman, Appropriations Defense Subcommittee, U.S. Senate, Washington, DC. Dear Mr. Chairman: As you know, U.S. Pacific Command (USPACOM) is at the forefront of executing key aspects of our strategic rebalance to the Asia-Pacific. The complexity of the operational environment and the pace of emerging potential threats in this theater demand a responsive and credible joint force to reassure our friends, dissuade adversaries, and defend our national interests.…”