This amendment cuts $18.75 million from operations and maintenance Defense-wide to reduce boards and commissions. Well, I think things like the Defense Science Board are very important. We have a number of commissions that are looking into acquisition reform that are trying to help us save money, help us get our acquisition straightened out. So I agree with the gentleman. I think we should strongly oppose this amendment.
The speaker is addressing an amendment that proposes cuts to defense boards and commissions.
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