William Reynolds
DNC Chair 
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Post by William Reynolds on Jan 8, 2006 18:53:20 GMT -5
"Mr. Speaker, I move that the Secretary of Defense Avery Adams be called before the House of Representatives to give testimony on the Defense Procurement Act of 2010.
I also motion for unanimous consent."
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Jack Jenkins
Democrats
Being a Ranger is a function of attitude and state of mind, as well as a matter of training.
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Post by Jack Jenkins on Jan 8, 2006 18:56:35 GMT -5
I second the motion
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Post by Speaker Hastert on Jan 9, 2006 0:23:00 GMT -5
the Testimony of Secretary of Defense is approved. Secretary Adams shall report to the House for testimony on the Defense Procurement Act. *gavel*
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Post by Avery Adams on Jan 9, 2006 6:46:27 GMT -5
Mr. Speaker, thank you for the invitation to speak before the House of Representatives. I welcome this opportunity to go into detail regarding the MAJOR procurement programs currently slated for the upcoming year. I welcome questions, suggestions, and constructive comments from all Representatives. I look forward to working with the individuals here to craft legislation that provides service members with the proper tools to defend this nation.
I would hope that those Representatives who have used previous defense appropriation hearings and military venues for partisan political purposes, without a shred of an alternative idea, come back on track and not "Go Murtha". We value the past sacrifice of all who have served, but for politicians to use it as a cover for partisanship simply because they are in the minority is disingenuous and despicable.
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Jack Jenkins
Democrats
Being a Ranger is a function of attitude and state of mind, as well as a matter of training.
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Post by Jack Jenkins on Jan 9, 2006 15:45:37 GMT -5
Mr. Secretary,
We thank you once again for your time and attention here in the house. We hope that your answers here will provide a basis for the passing of this legislation, and prevent the bipartisan defeat that your Research and Development effort did. We appreciate the need to upgrade our military, and your efforts in trying to do so, we just wish for you to answer questions regarding the direction of our military's efforts, and regarding the cost of these programs for the taxpayer. Thank you once again.
I yield
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