Pete Sessions: “last night Senator John Warner, chairman of the Armed Services Committee, was the recipient of the James Forrestal…”

“last night Senator John Warner, chairman of the Armed Services Committee, was the recipient of the James Forrestal Memorial Award at a gathering of 900 distinguished leading individuals involved in the industrial and military affairs of this Nation. It was awarded last night in Washington. The Forrestal award has been given since 1954 to distinguished Americans who most effectively applied Secretary Forrestal's ideas of a close working relationship between the Government and the requirements of a strong national defense. Other recipients were George Bush, Sam Nunn, Scoop Jackson, John Tower, Barry Goldwater, John Stennis and, I believe, our Presiding Officer, the distinguished Senator from Alaska, Ted Stevens. The award is given to a citizen of the United States who may be from the military services, government, or industry. Senator Warner was honored last night with the Forrestal award for his distinguished public service relating to national security and national defense in a wide range of responsibilities.”