Originally Posted by Shipwreck

Lehman (gag, spit, puke ) has NEVER been a fighter in his miserable life.

In fact, when he actually had a *chance* to fight for real, Lehman (gag, spit, puke ) used his family connections to gain admission to the Reserves (Air Force, then Navy) and avoid serving in Vietnam.

Well, Lehman served, You make it sound like the reserves don't mean anything . The reserves don't fight for real? Those sailors and soldiers serve honorably. Sorry shipwreck, John Lehman made four reserve active duty tours to Vietnam. Do you not forget that he was offered a job working for Dick Allen on Kissinger's National Security Council staff prior to joining, but he still managed to serve.

"Trost was instrumental in getting Congress to authorize full funding in 1988 for USS John C. Stennis (CVN-74) and USS Harry S. Truman (CVN-75). Lehman (gag, spit, puke ) was NOT. "

You have simply ignored Lehman's diligence resulting in the retention and further construction of the Nimitz class Carriers.

"On the contrary, Lehman (gag, spit, puke ) actually announced his departure in February 1987 as the Navy's request for two more carriers was under fire in Congress and then launched his attack against Senator Nunn."

read my reply above

"Just like Adm. Trost pointed out, "for a man to do that just before he leaves office is like tossing down the gauntlet and not sticking around for the fight.'' "

He was there for the fight, and did very well. Proven record, and the budgets showed.



Bill Clinton ?