Political Quotes

“the bill in front of us takes important steps to address the national security resources that are being seriously neglected, our Nation's arsenals. Our arsenals are an insurance policy that allow us to mobilize for war, produce special weapons on a moment's notice, as well as bringing technical improvements to current future weapons systems. These are unique capabilities that cannot be replaced. Unfortunately, the Pentagon's policy of privatization at any cost has brought the arsenals to the breaking point. The loss of workload associated with this policy is draining them of skilled labor. Workers are either getting pink slips or leaving on their own because of an uncertain future. Less workload also means rising overhead costs that make the arsenals less competitive. This has led to a downward spiral, actively promoted by both DOD and the weapons contractors. However, we can bring work to these facilities and preserve their vital capabilities. This bill does that in two significant ways.”