Statement by Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton in Response to President Bush's Approval of BRAC Recommendations

Statement by Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton in Response to President Bush's Approval of BRAC Recommendations

President Bush today joined the BRAC Commissioners in recognizing the true value of New York's military bases to our national security and homeland defense. I am so proud to represent and support New York's military bases. Today's decision is a real tribute to the hard work of communities throughout New York who worked with me in making the case for the future of their bases. Rest assured that I will continue to work to ensure that New York's military installations play a significant role in fulfilling the needs of our armed forces."

The President's approval of the BRAC recommendations marks New York's unprecedented successes during the 2005 base closing round. As New York's first Senator to sit on the Armed Services Committee, Senator Clinton has worked to secure funding and support for all of New York's military installations. She has also repeatedly taken the opportunity to ask numerous questions and discuss the significance of the affected installations during Senate Armed Services Committee (SASC) hearings. And she has helped secure millions of dollars in funding for projects that benefit all of New York's military installations.

The President will now send the BRAC Commission recommendations to Congress. Congress will then have 45 legislative days to endorse or reject the Commission's recommendations.

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