Dick Lugar: “I think we have to be careful in replacing the military presence we have today with a private mercenary presence.”

That is a very dangerous attitude to take.

It seems to me to be really a safety net there.

the chairman of our committee, the distinguished Senator from Massachusetts, has expressed the case well and strongly. Let me say in simplicity that as we enjoyed hearing of the rights of persons with disabilities, we have learned that…

Reserving the right to object, Mr. President, I believe the chairman has stated a fair position. On the other hand, in terms of our side, the Republican side, I wish to preserve at least the rights of our Members to have the maximum amount…