Political Quotes

John M. Richardson: “We agree 100 percent. And as the Secretary said in his opening statement, you can recruit a sailor, but you are going to…”

On the recordFebruary 12, 2019
We agree 100 percent. And as the Secretary said in his opening statement, you can recruit a sailor, but you are going to retain a family, and a lot of those decisions are going to be made based on childcare.
Said by
John M. Richardson
South Carolina

Editor's note · Context

Emphasizing the importance of childcare in military family retention.

Share

More from John M. Richardson

Apr 9, 2019

Industry, commerce, and security are the surest roads to the happiness and prosperity of our people.

congress.gov
Mar 22, 2015

It just doesn't make sense to have our entire economy based on one thing that is subject to these boom-and-bust cycles.

congress.gov
Apr 23, 2018

If there is one word I think that describes the major takeaway, it's 'stability.'

congress.gov
May 19, 2025

Many options may be available to district courts seeking to craft appropriate relief in response to deportations they find unlawful. But directing diplomatic negotiations to the Executive Branch is not among them.

msnbc.com

Other voices in this conversation