Political Quotes

“Section 248 of that bill as passed by the House contains a provision which authorizes a natural resources assessment and training delivery system improvement program to enhance the Department of Defense's capabilities for complying with its own requirements to protect and conserve the natural ecosystems on military installations. This provision was sponsored by Representative Hansen of Utah. I am hopeful that the Senate conferees will accept the Hansen amendment in conference. The purpose of this colloquy is to urge the prospective Senate conferees on the Defense Appropriations bill to give consideration to providing a means of funding the Hansen amendment. Specifically, it is my understanding that $3,400,000 would be required to allow a consortium of environmental experts, including institutions of higher education in my State of Virginia and others, to assist the Department of Defense to monitor natural resources in training and weapons testing areas, to address the highest priority DOD environmental conservation requirements as identified by the Pentagon last year. It is my understanding that this program will help save funds in carrying out these important military requirements.”