I cannot think of any service that is more worthy. that has been treated more shabbily by this Congress. and the administration. I would vote for a $2 billion increase in the budget for the Coast Guard right now so they could do their job. but I am frustrated. too. This administration wants to abolish DEA. it did not fund LEAA. it cut back on funds for the Immigration and Naturalization Service and other law enforcementall to cope with a drug problem that is subverting the entire country. not just the State of Florida. So. I look at $1.650 trillion to be spent in the next several years for the defense budget. and they are going to have to spend about $1 billion a day for the next 5 years. The cooperation sought by the amendment will make no dent in that budget. Frankly I am so frustrated at the failure of the Federal Government to come to grips with the crime and drug problem and with the inability to enforce our immigration laws. I am ready to turn it all over to the military. They have the budgetbut for now I urge my colleagues to support the effort of the distinguished gentleman from Florida and the pending amendment.
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