Political Quotes

“This conference report represents the hard work of many, many individuals. I first thank my distinguished ranking member, Mr. Levin of Michigan, together with our subcommittee chairmen and all members of the committee. This was truly a bipartisan effort from start to finish. We achieved an extraordinary piece of legislation. I am proud to say, at the request of the chairman, myself, the bill is named the Ronald W. Reagan National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2005. We do that in honor of our late President's extraordinary contributions to the men and women of the Armed Forces in his capacity as President and in his role as Commander in Chief at that time. This conference report provides $420.6 billion for defense, an increase of $19.3 billion above the amount authorized by Congress last year. The report also authorizes an additional $25 billion for war-related costs in Iraq and Afghanistan. I am proud to bring the conference report for the Ronald W. Reagan National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2005 before the Senate for final passage.”