We're entering a period where DOD, and I think the people at this table understand it--other people in DOD have to realize that these budgets are going to get a lot tighter, these programs are going to have to be justified.
Senator Webb emphasizes the need for budget justification in defense spending.
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Yesterday was a really incredible day. And I have said many times that that came about, in my view, largely because of the courage of two people.
So if Tiananmen occurred today with the Chinese Government rolling out tanks and killing hundreds, if not thousands, of its own people, that it would also fit the Panetta rule.
It is imperative that the United States policy be based on a clear set of principles that everyone here at home and in the region can understand.
Thank you, Mr. President. I thank the Parliamentarian for that clarification. (The remarks of Mr. Webb pertaining to the introduction of S. 3372 are located in today's Record under ``Statements on Introduced Bills and Joint Resolutions.'')
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