Political Quotes

On the recordMarch 13, 2013
Looking at the savings and the costs from the 2005 BRAC, if you were to take the $35 billion cost of that particular BRAC and play it out over the period of time, that would have bought the United States three additional aircraft carriers.
Said by
Rob Wittman
Republican · Virginia

Editor's note · Context

Wittman discusses the financial implications of the 2005 BRAC and its impact on military resources.

Share

More from Rob Wittman

Feb 6, 2024

Cartels in Mexico are empowered to expand lucrative trafficking and smuggling operations across our porous southwest border. The actions of Secretary Mayorkas have led to a complete humanitarian and national security catastrophe. Congress…

govinfo.gov
Jun 12, 2024

I thank the chairman for yielding. Mr. Chair, this bill comes at a really crucial time for our Nation. Along with many of my colleagues that were at the commemoration of the 80th anniversary of the D-day invasion in Normandy, France, we…

govinfo.gov
Mar 16, 2026

by creating a time-limited pilot program allowing private philanthropic partners to host events at park facilities, H.R. 5254 creates an innovative new model for improved public access, better visitor experience, and new revenue streams to…

govinfo.gov
Dec 11, 2023

I think those things are incredibly important questions that need to be asked before you take any next step in the final engine decision-making.

congress.gov

Other voices in this conversation