Mark Warner: “Indeed, together we have worked with other members on the committee in this direction. It is very simple. We are putting…”

“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.”