On the recordFebruary 1, 2010
I don't believe, quite frankly, that the DOD budget should be sacrosanct when it comes to looking at the constraints and the examinations that we ought to be putting on different programs.
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congress.govI don't believe, quite frankly, that the DOD budget should be sacrosanct when it comes to looking at the constraints and the examinations that we ought to be putting on different programs.
Webb argues for scrutiny of the DOD budget amidst financial constraints.
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