Earl Pomeroy: “This notion that the way we have been doing trade is the way we will do trade going forward, bring on the next trade…”

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

I just want to begin, Mr. Chairman, by thanking you for this hearing and commend this panel in particular.

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

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