Mark Kirk actually said...

I encourage you to continue working closely with other U.S. Government agencies.

I, too, share your concerns about the implications of the Department's April 8 decision on the brigade combat teams in Europe.

I'm also worried about--no master plan or releasable total cost for the facilities in Guam.

But, in the end, all of this combat capability for the Navy and Marine Corps is only worthwhile if it can be around when we need it.