Bob Kerrey: “like many Americans, I am very pleased with the recent agreement within the United Nations Security Council on a plan…”

“like many Americans, I am very pleased with the recent agreement within the United Nations Security Council on a plan that will end the conflict in Kosovo and achieve NATO's primary objective of returning the people of Kosovo to their homes. I take this opportunity to join with many others who have spoken on this subject to thank the aircrews and the support personnel of our Air Force, our Navy, and our Marine Corps. These men and women have demonstrated that American airpower can bring change in the course of history. Their dedication to duty and professionalism makes all of us proud. We have just recently passed the defense appropriations bill, and I had hoped to come to the floor, especially to speak to Nebraskans, who have a big stake in this bill, not just because we are beneficiaries of the security provided to us by the men and women who will benefit from these appropriations, but also because we have significant numbers of people in my State who are part of the effort to keep the United States of America safe. These laws that we pass--the defense appropriations bill and the defense authorization bill--are not merely words on a piece of paper; these laws are converted into human action. While it is true that men and women have to be well-trained, they need to be patriotic in order to be willing to give up their freedoms to serve the cause of peace and freedom throughout the world.”