Rich Neal: “Mr. Chairman, it is not bad enough that H.R. 7 represents a radical assault on the ability of the President of the…”

“Mr. Chairman, it is not bad enough that H.R. 7 represents a radical assault on the ability of the President of the United States to conduct foreign policy. But here we are, after all these years, revisiting the issue of star wars when there is no appetite across this land for taking up the star wars mechanism at this particular time. I find it astounding that the Joint Chiefs of Staff could suggest that this proposal is ill-conceived, and ill-timed and at the same time we are bringing it up here tonight. I am proud to stand here tonight in support of the amendment of the gentleman from Texas [Mr. Edwards]. He has spoken time and again in support of a strong national defense system in this country, as have other speakers tonight. At the same time, they both have suggested that this proposal is unwise and unwarranted.”