I hope we do not just cede the constitutional responsibility to spend money to the executive branch. That is not in our best interests, it is not in the constitutional best interest, and I do not want to just say, administration, you can start spending money discretionarily or saving money discretionarily. That is the power that belongs here in the Congress, and that is our responsibility.
Discussing fiscal responsibility and the role of Congress in spending during a debate on appropriations.
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Let's try to find some logical middle ground. And then write some language that allows these outside groups to contribute to these unbelievable Americans and their families.
And frankly, if this were anything other than the United States military sitting across the table having this versus what I just heard, we would have a field day at ripping you apart.
Do you know of anything else that Congress can do to remove barriers to enable support for our wounded warriors from non-federal entities?
BRAC, as a model, if we do it right and make sure it is efficient and accountable, is a good process for an objective look at how to reform a host of other programs.
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