But do you understand the inconsistency? The Air Force wants to do it now before there's a BRAC, before there's the thorough review.

I'd still like to see the numbers to satisfy my curiosity about how much we'd actually be saving there.

I'm not at all convinced of is the cost savings achieved by doing this, specifically with the A-10s.

I think that is one reason why you're seeing some reluctance. Obviously, there are political reasons too, but some reluctance in the Senate, in the committee, and in the subcommittee specifically, because we don't have the data and…

Maybe one year out of those nine, I think we have actually followed that law to the letter.

I think there is some good news here, and that is the idea there is nothing wrong with Washington that we cannot fix.

I think it's consistent with what the White House is talking about in this area.

I'm afraid that we're going to lose a lot of talent if we don't have a program like this.

I think that it is important that we work together with DOJ to provide our law enforcement organizations with the necessary funding to protect America and ensure the safety and security of its citizens.

Effective oversight will be crucial in preventing and detecting cases of waste and abuse, and I am hopeful that the Attorney General and Inspector General will join us in seeking to increase efficiency within DOJ.

I look forward to working with the chairman and ranking member to ensure that taxpayer dollars are spent responsibly.

I want to voice my concern there.