Political Quotes

“Madam President, I would like to thank my colleague from New York for her work to move this issue forward. But once again, I would object to the request for the reasons I have previously stated. In addition, today the ranking member of the committee, Senator Inhofe, released the written views of each member of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, which he had requested on Senator Gillibrand's proposed legislation. I understand that some in our body might discount these views of senior military leadership, and that is their prerogative. But I do believe it is important that their voices be part of the public discourse. They have dedicated their lives to the service of this Nation. They have led troops in combat. They have experienced all of the issues that face commanders and face subordinates. They have a unique, I think, position within the system. In addition, the military will have to implement whatever system Congress devises, and it will require their expertise and skill. Madam President, I ask unanimous consent to have printed in the Record a letter from the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff to Senator Inhofe There being no objection, the material was ordered to be printed in the Record, as follows: Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Washington, DC. Hon. James M. Inhofe, U.S. Senate, Washington, DC. Dear Senator Inhofe: Thank you for your continued support and sincere interest in assessing the impact of proposed legislation on the Armed Forces.…”