Charles Skelton

the President would not be able to strike, under this legislation, anything in excess of $50 million, which would of course include the category of which the gentleman speaks, the very important B-2 stealth bomber.

I offer an amendment at this point which would state that the President may not include in a special message any rescission of more than $50 million of discretionary budget authority for any program, project, or activity within the major…

If I may reclaim my time, which is limited, there is nothing more important than national defense. That is the purpose of a Federal Government. That is why we are all here. Everything else is in addition thereto. Further, if carries out…