Jack Reed said "I think given the wise comments of not only Mr. Johnson but also the pending recommendations by the Department of Defense concerning this issue, again, the best place to have a thorough, lively debate and amendments, by the way, which are precluded in this unanimous consent, would be in the Armed Services Committee in the context of the annual defense authorization bill. That is where we have confronted and decided these issues historically. And with that, I would reiterate my objection to the Senator from New York's request. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Objection is heard." @ PoliticalQuotes.com

On the recordJune 17, 2021

I think given the wise comments of not only Mr. Johnson but also the pending recommendations by the Department of Defense concerning this issue, again, the best place to have a thorough, lively debate and amendments, by the way, which are precluded in this unanimous consent, would be in the Armed Services Committee in the context of the annual defense authorization bill. That is where we have confronted and decided these issues historically. And with that, I would reiterate my objection to the Senator from New York's request. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Objection is heard.

Said by

Jack Reed

Democratic · Rhode Island

Source

govinfo.gov

Share on X Share on Facebook Email this quote