Haley Stevens: “I want to extend to my colleague and fellow member of the Defense Subcommittee my personal commitment to support the…”

“I want to extend to my colleague and fellow member of the Defense Subcommittee my personal commitment to support the Apache Longbow program as a centerpiece of the Army's aviation modernization plan. I also recognize the significance of continuity in the Apache Longbow procurement and development efforts to the consideration of Apache helicopters for purchase by our NATO allies. Let me add, for the benefit of my colleague, that I have directed the Defense Subcommittee staff to begin discussions immediately with the Army to determine the supplemental funding requirements for fiscal year 1995. The subcommittee is seeking this additional information so that it can assure that adequate resources are available for the program and that fiscal year 1995 funds support the efficient execution of the fiscal year 1996 budget request for Apache Longbow.”