TERPS paragraph 161 seems to contradict that statement. Are there
other paragraphs that would apply?

So it would seem. However, the interpretation offered by others is
that since you can't get to final approach without DME, you therefore
need DME to fly final approach.

I don't care for the logic, but there it is. I've seen your name in
threads where it was explained by Wally Roberts, so don't act like
this is news to you. g