Military Base Closings

The commission heard testimony from Defense Secretary Les Aspin, General Colin Powell and other members of the Joint Chiefs on the list of m… read more

The commission heard testimony from Defense Secretary Les Aspin, General Colin Powell and other members of the Joint Chiefs on the list of military bases slated for closure by the Department of Defense earlier in the year. The hearing was the final hearing featuring witnesses prior to the commission’s deliberations the following day, with votes on specific bases beginning in the middle of the following week. Secretary Aspin defended the propriety of the list, and explained how the cuts related to the changing requirements of the U.S. military. close

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  • Les Aspin Secretary Department of Defense
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Military Base Closings

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Program ID:
43232-1
Category:
Public Affairs Event
Format:
Public Hearing
Location:
Washington, District of Columbia, United States
First Aired:
Jun 17, 1993 | 10:25pm EDT | C-SPAN 2
Last Aired:
Jun 20, 1993 | 9:09pm EDT | C-SPAN 2

Airing Details

  • Jun 17, 1993 | 10:25pm EDT | C-SPAN 2
  • Jun 18, 1993 | 6:07am EDT | C-SPAN 2
  • Jun 18, 1993 | 2:44pm EDT | C-SPAN 2
  • Jun 19, 1993 | 11:00am EDT | C-SPAN 1
  • Jun 20, 1993 | 9:09pm EDT | C-SPAN 2
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