ROBERT HALE: “If we don't get authority to do this, we'll face major holes in the military budget.”

This subcommittee's support is essential if America's Armed Forces are to have the infrastructure and facilities needed to carry out their missions.

If our assumptions about Iraq or Afghanistan turn out to be overly optimistic, or if global conditions change for the worse, we would be able to adjust the size and schedule of this change or even reverse it altogether.

If we find ourselves taking $52 billion out of that request, as would be required if there is no changes in the Budget Control Act, then the suddenness of that decline will cause serious problems.

We strongly hope the Congress will pass this plan or another plan supported by President and repeal sequestration.