I received thanks, too, from the Director of the National Legislative Service for the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States Dennis M. Cullinan. You have shown yourself to be a true champion in their service. This budget is a great cause for celebration in the veterans community. To my knowledge, no other agency has experienced such a dramatic increase in spending. NASA's budget has remained about the same throughout the '90s.
Defense is down.
Many Americans know this level of spending is necessary. The aging veteran population depends on us to keep our promise to them, and I intend to make sure our nation does just that.