Political Quotes

“I discussed this amendment yesterday on the floor. It deals with brigade combat teams in the Army, making sure we don't cut through fat and into meat and bone with regard to that essential part of our force. I urge bipartisan support of this commonsense amendment. There is already language in the underlying bill that takes similar action on the Air Force side and on the Navy side with regard to major, significant key units in those forces, and it is the same principle that would be applied to the Army's brigade combat teams. This amendment is strongly supported by the national organizations built around both the Army National Guard and the Regular Army. Madam President, I yield the floor. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Senator from Rhode Island. Amendment No. 1564”