Political Quotes

“Mr. Chairman, I think it might surprise many American people to hear that over 25 percent of our military barracks are in substandard condition at the present time and over 66 percent of onbase housing is considered substandard. And that is what this bill is principally about. I was glad to see my friend, the gentleman from Illinois [Mr. Porter], talk about quality of life as it affects readiness. It would take 32 years and $30 billion in order to correct all of the problems presently associated with our military housing. Forty-two percent of this bill goes toward family housing needs, $1 billion toward new family housing, and another $3 billion toward operation and maintenance of existing facilities. There are also many other needs that are met by the bill: $28 million for child development centers, $146 million for hospital and medical facilities, $752 million for barracks facilities.”