April 7, 1983

The President is deeply disappointed by the Senate Budget Committee's vote on budget authority for the Department of Defense. It is his hope that a majority of the committee will find a way to reconsider their action.

Note: By a vote of 17 to 4, the committee approved a 5-percent increase in military spending authority after accounting for inflation. The President had requested a 10-percent increase after accounting for inflation.

 

Date
04/07/1983