Rodney Frelinghuysen: “I strongly object to the arbitrary reductions to the Operations and Maintenance, Defense-Wide appropriations account.…”

“I strongly object to the arbitrary reductions to the Operations and Maintenance, Defense-Wide appropriations account. The Operations and Maintenance appropriations account funding, as Mr. Young stated a few minutes ago, is critical to the readiness, safety, and quality of life for our brave men and women who volunteer to serve each and every day. Cutting this account would hurt our readiness, and that is something we cannot do at this point in time. I yield back the balance of my time. The Acting CHAIR. The question is on the amendment offered by the gentleman from New York (Mr. Higgins). The amendment was rejected. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will read. The Clerk read as follows: Operation and Maintenance, Army Reserve For expenses, not otherwise provided for, necessary for the operation and maintenance, including training, organization, and administration, of the Army Reserve; repair of facilities and equipment; hire of passenger motor vehicles; travel and transportation; care of the dead; recruiting; procurement of services, supplies, and equipment; and communications, $3,199,423,000.…”