I accept Senator McCain's offer to work with him on this issue, because I am very impressed with the intent of his white paper and his first-hand knowledge of the military, being the military hero that he is and serving our country so well and being on the Armed Services Committee and his expertise in that area. So whether my amendment is adopted or not, I accept the offer to work with Senator McCain. My amendment would hold the Department of Defense infrastructure costs at $145 billion per year.
Chuck Grassley: “I accept Senator McCain's offer to work with him on this issue, because I am very impressed with the intent of his white…”
On the recordJune 18, 1996
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Discussing military infrastructure costs and collaboration with Senator McCain.
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