CONTRIBUTED BY THE OFFICE OF REP. MIKE ROGERS
ALABAMA —
U.S. Rep. Mike Rogers (AL-03), chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, questioned Air Force officials last week and expressed his concern regarding the delayed announcement of the Space Command Headquarters placement.
A recording of Rogers’ introductory remarks can be found at www.youtube.com/watch?v=ySfZqG3kbF4, and his remarks as prepared for delivery can be found below:
“… Finally, Secretary Kendall, we are beyond the point of frustration with the continued delay in announcing the final decision on SPACECOM basing.
“Twenty-seven months ago, the Air Force made the right decision to go with Huntsville, Alabama. Twelve months ago, the GAO and the DoD IG affirmed that decision.
“There is only one state that is still protesting and that state came in fifth. The political games must end. Your continued handwringing is delaying SPACECOM’s full operational capability and undermining our ability to defend this nation. You need to end this charade and make the announcement.
“With that I yield to the ranking member. ”