On the recordJune 19, 1997
let me state very strongly that there is no stronger advocate for national security veterans' issues or active duty personnel than the gentleman from South Carolina [Mr. Spence]. His fine amendment will bring the Pentagon into the 21st century. I think they are still living in the fifties over there. They are the world's largest bureaucracy. And I think, with this amendment, we will save considerable resources, $15 billion over the next 5 years, $5 billion a year thereafter, streamlining the work force, making more prudent use of expenditures on everything that is involved with the Department of Defense. Clearly, this is an outstanding amendment. It should be supported by every Member of Congress to be able to use the limited resources we have to make certain our military personnel are adequately served in the field rather than those serving outside of the beltway.
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