Kay Bailey Hutchison: “Yes, and I point out the cost savings projection is $20 billion over the period we would be closing and then gearing up…”

“Yes, and I point out the cost savings projection is $20 billion over the period we would be closing and then gearing up the bases that are being consolidated. In addition to that, it has been said the majority intends to bring this $3.1 billion back in the supplemental, but the supplemental is outside the budget process; therefore, it is going to be $3.1 billion added to the deficit, which will have to be subtracted from the $20 billion savings we were envisioning from the BRAC. I have to say to the distinguished Senator from Alabama, I didn't like some of the recommendations of BRAC, but we passed it, the President signed it, and Congress has mandated the Department of Defense to go through with it. We certainly cannot do it halfway if we are going to be responsible stewards of the security of our country, as well as its tax dollars.”