Kay Bailey Hutchison: “this armed services authorization bill is so very important. This lays the groundwork for the strength of our defense…”

“this armed services authorization bill is so very important. This lays the groundwork for the strength of our defense and the support of our armed services. So I agree with my colleague from South Carolina, the chairman of the committee, and the ranking member, Senator Nunn, that we must get on with the debate. I think if both sides will work together and determine what are relevant amendments, then hopefully the cloture vote will be in order tomorrow and we can finish this bill. It is unnecessary for us to drag out this bill that will support our armed services, and most especially in light of what happened yesterday. I think it would be a tragedy if we did not finish this bill, and in fact we are going to finish this bill. We are not going to leave to go on a recess if this bill is not finished. I hope everyone will be committed to that. I would just take a slight issue with my colleague, Senator Nunn, talking about the stalking bill, because this is something that we have been trying to put forward for all the women and children of America.”