[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 152 (2006), Part 15]
[House]
[Page 19763]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                    PROPERLY PREPARING OUR MILITARY

  (Mr. SNYDER asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute.)
  Mr. SNYDER. Personnel in our military, Mr. Speaker, must be properly 
equipped and trained in order to be ready for the unforeseen wars of 
the future. Even General Schoomaker, the Chief of Staff of the Army, 
though readiness levels are classified, has publicly expressed concern 
regarding the unacceptable readiness levels of our U.S.-based units. 
Not enough equipment, not enough money, not enough time for proper 
training for our wonderful troops.
  We can do better, Mr. Speaker. America must do better so we can be 
the safe, secure country we want to be.

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