Byron Dorgan actually said...

I'm not altogether sure, having watched the Pentagon plan in the long term, that we know what's going to happen 5 and 10 years from now with respect to our needs.

Context

Senator Dorgan expresses concerns about the base closing commission process and future military needs.

03/01/2004

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