I think that It is extremely important to know that these numbers that are in the Dickinson substitute are the precise numbers that came out of the budget conference. the precise numbers that this House voted in favor of by about 3 to 1 a few weeks ago. Second. I think it is important to keep in mind. and I tried to make this point before. that if you believe in money for helping the Afghan refugees you have to vote for the Dickinson substitute because it does not delete $6 million for that particular category. Also. and finally. there is a great debate in the House. and a good and a proper one. about whether we should spend money for strategic systems or conventional systems. whether we should increase readiness by increasing spare parts. and fuel. and exercises. The Dickinson amendment keeps the money that we badly need for readiness.
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