Political Quotes

“The conference report we present to the House today for military construction, family housing, and base closure recommends a total appropriation of $9.9 billion. This represents a $1.2 billion, or 10-percent, decrease from last year. The conference report is $50 million below the House-passed level and is within the subcommittee's revised 602(b) allocation. Mr. Speaker, the House conferees had more than 200 differences to resolve, representing over $1 billion. We have done so in an equitable manner. At the same time, we held to our priorities and provided an additional $195 million for troop housing and $271 million for family housing above the President's request. Overall, the agreement recommends $4 billion for items related to family housing; $2.5 billion for the implementation of base realignments and closures; and $3.2 billion for military construction. This cooperation has been invaluable and I understand they support this agreement. It has been done in a bipartisan manner and is an equitable compromise.”