Political Quotes

“I assure my colleagues it was heard. It was heard by the President of the United States and the Secretary of Defense. That is the reason they sent up these new legislative procedures so that we could make some changes at the School of the Americas. But it also has been said that no good deed goes unpunished, and the gentleman's amendment seems to bear that out. In response to concerns raised by the gentleman and other Members of this body and their constituents, and I respect their constituents, the United States Army School of the Americas has undergone extensive changes, extensive reform in the interest of meeting the changes needed by U.S. foreign policy in the post-Cold War era. This Defense Authorization Act includes major reform provisions, ensuring that course work at the new training facility will fully comply with U.S. law, doctrine and policy. Unfortunately, Members are still seeking to close the School of the Americas. I ask all to oppose the amendment of the gentleman from Massachusetts.”