Mark Begich actually said...

"DOD is conducting a global force review to determine the necessity of current overseas infrastructure and future investment in overseas installations."

"I support the objective of the initiative, but am concerned the attempt to realize near-term cost savings will come at the expense of the readiness of the current force."

"every new initiative will be accompanied by a cost estimate, yet it is my understanding no cost estimate is available for the Joint Forces Command (JFCOM) closure or any other Secretary of Defense ini..."

"DOD has determined to reduce allocations for fulfilling congressional reporting requirements."