Rob Wittman actually said...

"Considering BRAC 2005 will not realize a payback on the $35 billion investment until 2018, can we afford to exacerbate the budget constraints?"

"I categorically reject this notion that presumes to balance the Federal budget on the backs of our service members."

"I believe that the Department of Defense needs a robust military capacity and that any diminution of this capacity should be staunchly opposed."

"Has the Secretary of Defense assessed whether excess infrastructure exists in the Department?"