On the recordNovember 30, 2011
Before the amendment is adopted, I just wanted to indicate our support of the amendment. It is in a very significant area which has to do with our force structure in the Pacific. Senator McCain has been very active wanting to look at that because we have to look at it in depth. He has agreed that this study, which will be done in consultation with people who have knowledge, can be done independently and in a prompt way with an independent study. I think he has reached that conclusion. I think he is right. I believe Senator Webb, if he were here, would want to indicate his strong support because the three of us have worked together for this kind of an effort. With that, I would indicate my strong support. I yield the floor. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The question is on agreeing to the amendment, as modified. The amendment (No. 1246), as modified, was agreed to, as follows: On page 439, line 18, insert ``, in consultation with the Chairman and Ranking Members of the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the House of Representatives,'' after ``Secretary of Defense''.
