Speech #990222385

Miller. noted: "A sequestration of any sizable magnitude in fiscal year 1987 would have a severe effect. causing thousands of soldiers to be let go." This is a matter which the distinguished senior Senator from Colorado and I discussed last Novemberthe threat which this whole process poses to the military preparedness of the United Statesand I will not repeat it. I simply cite it. but I do draw the connection. Cut the Immigration and Naturalization Service personnel on the streets of New York dealing with cocaine. cut funds for the armed services that might be associated in preventing the importation of such drugs. and there you have the consequences of the abdication of responsibility to choose. "To govern." John F. Kennedy said. "is to choose." and this afternoon in this Senate once again we are going to choose not to govern. I regret that.