BRAC, in the mid-90s suggested that 20 percent more U.S. bases, in fact, could be cut. That hasn't taken place because the political will hasn't been there to accomplish that. We would bring that to the table, a 20 percent reduction in military spending. (Gary Johnson)

BRAC, in the mid-90s suggested that 20 percent more U.S. bases, in fact, could be cut. That hasn't taken place because the political will hasn't been there to accomplish that. We would bring that to the table, a 20 percent reduction in military spending.

Gary Johnson

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