Political Quotes

“I would like to return the compliment that Senator Levin gave to myself, Senator McCain, and Senator Warner. I have found Senator Levin and his staff to be very good to work with. Sometimes we reach agreement and sometimes we don't, but all the time we try. As to my staff, I appreciate the tons of time they have spent trying to give us the best product we can get in the legislative process that will adhere to our values and allow the war effort to move forward in an effective way. As to the difference between the committee bill, which we wrote and supported, and the compromise we reached with the White House, which we wrote and support, there are some differences. I think some of them we have addressed with Senator Levin's staff. They were very helpful. He found some language which was dropped inadvertently which made the bill stronger. I would just like to suggest that whatever military experience I have had pales in comparison to the men and women who are in charge of today's military legal system.”