Political Quotes

“I say to our distinguished colleague, I compliment her on the need to have more focus on these very important subjects regarding families. As I listened, I harkened back to my days and the composition of the Armed Forces in World War II and Korea. Far less than half were family. Today, three-quarters are family. The Army--and I expect other services but I have certainly heard in the Army--today they call it a family army. As we marched along this road to where, say, three-quarters now are hopefully blessed by a strong family background, I guess we have not kept apace with those matters which the Senator has enunciated today. So speaking for myself, I certainly indicate that I will work closely with the Senator, and knowing the interest of my good friend and colleague from Michigan in this area, I can assume we will work together to strengthen the concepts in the report.”