[Congressional Record Volume 143, Number 91 (Wednesday, June 25, 1997)]
[House]
[Page H4384]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                          PERSONAL EXPLANATION

  Mr. RADANOVICH. Mr. Speaker, with regard to the vote on final passage 
for H.R. 1119, the Defense Authorization Act, I was unavoidably 
detained. I support of H.R. 1119. This bill safeguards that our 
military will continue to defend the Nation's vital interests. H.R. 
1119 ensures that the American military will be ready for the 21st 
century battlefield. In particular, it adds $2.6 billion to the 
President's deficient budget request, making for a total of 
approximately $268.2 billion. The bill is robust in terms of offering a 
balanced research and development program that will include advanced 
technologies and improved capabilities. Mr. Speaker, I support my 
colleagues who voted in favor of H.R. 1119.

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