It does make sense that we fully utilize 100 percent of the capacity at those depots which are scheduled stay open. I am concerned that some in the Clinton Administration see privatization as a way to pursue other goals which have nothing to do with the BRAC recommendations.
Privatization is a limited tool to be used to enhance cost-saving efforts.
It is not to be used as a back door way to subsidize the aerospace industry or to maintain capacity where such capacity is no longer needed. Inhofe is a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee.