Political Quotes

“I rise in support of H.R. 7. First, let me commend our distinguished chairman, the gentleman from New York [Mr. Gilman], for his leadership during the International Relations Committee's consideration of H.R. 7. Our committee put considerable effort into the crafting of this legislation and I believe we've produced a sensible, responsible and much-needed effort to strengthen our national defense and set a clear, new national security policy. The America people have grave concerns about both the Clinton administration's weakening of our military and its haphazard foreign policy. The National Security Revitalization Act seeks to reverse the dangerous trend of the last two years and refocuses U.S. defense and foreign policy priorities. Mr. Chairman, when we pass H.R. 7, we will be keeping another promise we made to the American people. And it will serve as further notice that this Congress is serious about revitalizing and strengthening U.S. security policy. I urge support of H.R. 7.”