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On the recordMarch 13, 2013
During the Navy Posture Hearing of February 16, 2012, the Chief of Naval Operations Admiral Jonathan Greenert and Commandant of the Marine Corps General James Amos said they did not see any bases they needed to close.
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Rob Wittman
Republican · Virginia

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Wittman references past military leaders' views on base closures.

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