1- You were in Meridian and Columbus last week when base closure commissioners visited. This week you were with them again at a hearing on Capitol Hill where you testified. With less than two weeks to go. What do you think about the bases’...
Defense Authorization Bill. National Security Committee. Military Construction. Meridian Naval Air Station. Base Closure Commission.
1- The House passed the FY 96 Defense Authorization Bill last week. As a member of the National Security Committee, what do you think of the overall package?; 2- The House passed the first appropriations bill for FY 1996, the Military Construction...
Base Closure Commission. Meridian Naval Air Station. Columbus Air Force Base. Clinton, Bill.
1- Last week, the Defense Base Closure Commission voted 7-1 to take Meridian Naval Air Station off the closure list. This was the third time we have survived this process. What are your feelings one week later?; 2- You have said this was a team...
Flag Burning Amendment. Clinton, Bill. Base Closure Commission.
1- This week of July 4th is an appropriate time to discuss a recent vote in the House to approve a constitutional amendment to prevent physical desecration of the flag. You were the chief sponsor. What is your reaction to the strong vote of...
Clinton, Bill. Perry, William. Montgomery GI Bill.
1- There is still some uncertainty, but as this is being taped, indications are that President Clinton is going to accept the recommendations of the Defense Base Closure and Realignment Commission and send them on to Congress. What would that mean...
1- On August 9, you are sponsoring a small business conference in Meridian. What is on the agenda?; 2- Though he had reservation about it, President Clinton agreed last week to accept the recommendation of the Base Closure and Realignment...
National Security Committee. Base Closure Commission. Korean War Veterans Memorial.
1- The House National Security Committee voted 43-10 to approve the 1995 Defense Base Closure Commission List. What is your reaction?; 2- How does this Commission’s work compare to that of the 1991 and 1993 Commissions?; 3- This week you...
Small Business Conference. Korean War Veterans Memorial. V-J Day Anniversary. Atomic Bomb.
1- You are sponsoring a small business conference in Meridian on August 9. Is too later for small business owners in Mississippi to sign up?; 2- You were among more than 50,000 people to attend dedication ceremonies for the Korean War veterans...
Wicker, Roger. Contract With America. Base Closure Commission.
Speaking with Representative Roger Wicker of Mississippi
1- It was a busy first 100 days as we considered issues in the Contract with America, and it has not let up since then. What are your impressions of the first eight months?; 2- What do you...
1- The House of Representatives turned back an effort to cut funding for the Selective Service System. You were one of the agency’s strongest defenders during that debate. Why do we need selective service?; 2- The House has had a very busy...
Solomon, Gerald. Flag Burning Amendment. Selective Service.
Speaking with Chairman of the House Rules Committee, Representative Gerald Solomon of New York.
1- We worked together on two issues recent in the House and won big victories on both of them. First, the constitutional amendment to protect the...
1- You attended the Pearl Harbor ceremonies last weekend marking the 50th anniversary of V-J Day and the official end of World War II. What were your impressions of these events and why were they important?; 2- This week the House of...
1- You were one of those who delivered eulogies at the funeral of former Mississippi Congressman Jamie Whitten. What did you say about your colleague?; 2- How will Mr. Whitten be remembered in Mississippi?; 3- There has been some talk that the...
Government Spending. Meridian Fish Hatchery. Military Appropriations.
1- It appears the President and Congressional leaders are going to work together to avoid the scenario of the government running out of money at the end of the fiscal year on September 30, the so called “train wreck.” Are you confident the...
Montgomery GI Education Bill. Appropriations Bills. National Highway Bill.
1- Some changes are being considered to the Montgomery GI Education bill as a way to cut spending. You have concerns about the proposal. What are the details on it?; 2- As we near the end of the fiscal year this weekend, there is some optimism...
