Political Quotes

“today we are going to continue work on the Defense bill. It is really an important measure, and that is an understatement. It safeguards this Nation. It ensures our troops have the resources and training they need. It provides for military families who support our fighting men and women. This is a serious bill, and it deserves serious debate--not to be bogged down by unrelated political issues. For example, this legislation encompasses a lot of issues, including a pay raise for members of our Armed Forces. It authorizes dozens of special pay rates and bonuses, such as bonus payments for servicemembers who see combat or who are stationed overseas. This important legislation also includes robust and far-reaching provisions to combat the scourge of sexual assault in the military, including changes that would ensure perpetrators are punished and victims are protected. Senators Levin, Gillibrand, McCaskill, and others have done exceptionally good work to confront this problem. As we build on their work, there are additional amendments concerning military sexual assault the Senate needs to consider. The Senate must also consider amendments relating to the Guantanamo Bay detention center. Everyone is aware that we cannot complete this bill until we vote on the sexual assault and Guantanamo provisions. I know this bill has a lot of provisions people would like to change. Frankly, we won't be able to change a lot of it.…”