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Rob Wittman: “I haven't heard anything today that indicates that there is a rational basis to pursue a BRAC, nor are there dollars…”

On the recordMarch 13, 2013
I haven't heard anything today that indicates that there is a rational basis to pursue a BRAC, nor are there dollars available during these very austere times by which to pursue a BRAC.
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Rob Wittman
Republican · Virginia

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Wittman expresses strong opposition to pursuing a BRAC due to budget constraints.

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