Earl Pomeroy: “It is really on its face absurd. And I appreciate very much the leadership of this Committee in giving us these kinds of…”

Thank you. Let me just say a couple words for the record.

That makes sense to me, contrary to what we heard last week.

This outfit is the best. What they do is remarkable.

We want this base used, and used actively. It has a long history of playing an important role in our Nation's defense structure.