we will work out something that will force the Defense Department to adhere to what we suggested last year and what the gentlewoman is suggesting here. They should come up with figures which are reasonable. We will certainly try to work something out.
Discussing the need for the Defense Department to provide reasonable figures in budget discussions.
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