On the recordJuly 23, 2013
The massive, irresponsible, dangerous reductions to Defense spending under the sequestration cap is completely beyond the pale. For example, if nothing is done to cancel the next round of sequestration cuts that are scheduled to take effect when this Congress adjourns, this bill would be cut to a total of $468 billion. Before I close, Madam Chairman, I would like to take this time to thank the venerable chairman of the subcommittee, Bill Young. He is a national asset. He has shown again the skill that he has in putting together a great bill. To Mr. Visclosky, thank you for being a great partner to our chairman throughout this process. To the staff and the entire subcommittee members, without your hard work we would not have this bill on the floor. I salute you and endorse this bill wholeheartedly.
