I ask unanimous consent that following the remarks by the Senator from Louisiana, the Senator from Virginia be recognized for up to 10 minutes. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.

I wanted to ask my colleague from Virginia, because he has been on the floor, I think seeking recognition, and I wanted to make sure that we ask him--that we protect his place following Senator Vitter--how much time does the Senator from…

We do need to get out of the base in Seoul and move south, and that is in our interest as well as Korea's.

Are you looking at alternatives at all that would be more efficient than this entire move to Guam?

I would like to ask you also to submit for the record whether it is, in fact, more efficient to deploy from Germany into Iraq and Afghanistan as opposed to from the United States.

I concur with the Senator from West Virginia. No realignments will be allowed to continue before the completion of the board's recommendations, unless the affected employees and the FAA agree in writing to do so.

Was there a business case analysis prepared that justified retaining four BCTs in Europe?

I think there are some major issues here that are going to take more than maybe even one hearing.

I am concerned that these requirements are not consistent with our future force requirements and posture.

The Department of Defense seems to be undoing the intent of the Overseas Basing Commission and the intent of Congress.

I just think in an economic situation with the debt that this country is incurring, it is something that should certainly be reconsidered by this administration.