Year 2000 Defense Appropriations
Secretary William Cohen talked about Department of defense funding and strategy for fiscal year 2000. He said that increased funding would… read more
Secretary William Cohen talked about Department of defense funding and strategy for fiscal year 2000. He said that increased funding would be used to increase recruitment and retention as well as weapons modernization. After his remarks he answered questions from reporters including questions about the fighting in the Kosovo province of Yugoslavia. He said that he would not consider deploying ground forces in the region unless a political agreement had been reached. close
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