Thank you, Mr. Chairman. My first question is for Secretary Johns. Can you comment on how the reductions in the operations and maintenance accounts will impact our rebalance of forces to the Pacific.
Bordallo inquires about the effects of budget cuts on military readiness in the Pacific.
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