Hon. Michael G. Oxley: “I look forward to clarifying this language with the help of the gentlewoman from Ohio.”

I stand in support of House Joint Resolution 65, disapproving the recommendations of the Base Realignment and Closure Commission. This will be my first vote against a BRAC list, and it is not a vote I take lightly. I support the BRAC…

I am not going to claim opposition because we support the amendment. I would just say to the gentlewoman, we are pleased to accept her amendment.

two and a half years ago we all watched in horror as the space shuttle Columbia fell apart during re-entry over the Southwest. Nearly two decades ago, we all watched in horror as the Challenger blew up on launch. And before that, we…

we are pleased to accept the amendment. I congratulate the gentleman on his foresight. We are prepared to vote in favor of the amendment.