This is the amendment which I offered on behalf of myself, Senator Lieberman, and Senator Warner. This amendment raises the top line for Defense in the number which the President requested to an approximately $3 billion increase. It is paid for. In time of war, the minimum we ought to do is have the Defense top line at the number which the President requests. It is a bipartisan amendment. I ask the Senate for its support.
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