Mark Warner: “I strongly urge colleagues to support the Byrd-Warner amendment. I am the principal cosponsor. I commend my…”

“I strongly urge colleagues to support the Byrd-Warner amendment. I am the principal cosponsor. I commend my distinguished colleague from West Virginia. The Department of Defense was established in 1947, over a half century ago. It has served the Nation well, but there have been many changes. This will give the Armed Services Committee, the Government Operations Committee, perhaps other committees of Congress, a chance to take a good look at that Department and how best, if necessary, to restructure it to meet the future challenges before us. I thank the Senator from West Virginia. I urge all Senators to vote in favor of the amendment.”