Political Quotes

“Indeed, together we have worked with other members on the committee in this direction. It is very simple. We are putting accountability and responsibility where it belongs--that is, with the knowledgeable persons in the overall infrastructure of the Department of Defense--to make those decisions. I support this effort, subject to the amendment being sent to the desk. I will also mention that Senator Robb and I obtained earlier, in the consideration of this bill, requirements to have the Reserve Component Modernization Program. These two actions are complementary. I am prepared to accept the amendment when the Senator sends it to the desk.”