Political Quotes

“Briefly, I want to ask a question. I thought the Senator gave a very interesting, forthright, and quite courageous assessment of a situation that has prevailed for a very long time. I am not sure I fully agree with quite as strong an indictment of the Army. Nevertheless, facts are facts. I remember joining Chairman Levin and going over to see Secretary Cohen years ago, shortly after General Shinseki came into office, indicating it was the view of Senator Levin and myself that the funds were not there to achieve the magnitude of the Army reorganization. I remember that meeting very well. I think Secretary Cohen basically acknowledged they would do what they could to fix it, and the rest is history. The question I have to pose--and the chairman is here, and I will suggest a hypothetical--if my amendment were to be accepted by a voice vote, we would then proceed to a vote on the chairman's amendment, the underlying amendment. Does that help or impede the Senator's objectives as ranking member, working with his chairman to try to resolve that issue?”