Adam Smith: “We spent money in a very imprudent way. We have got to instill discipline at the Pentagon so we get value for the…”

“We spent money in a very imprudent way. We have got to instill discipline at the Pentagon so we get value for the dollars that we spend. Simply giving them another $25 billion does not do that, and $753 billion is enough. It is even better if we actually start spending it wisely, intelligently, and effectively. That doesn't happen. I am a little short. Can you just give me a little more money? I always love the Winston Churchill quote: ``Gentlemen, we have run out of money; now we have to think.'' That is the type of discipline we need at the Pentagon, not just to give them a blank check every time they ask. The President's budget is sufficient to meet our needs. Mr. Speaker, I urge support for the amendment.”