LARSON AND SIMMONS ASK ARMY SECRETARY TO EXPLAIN COMANCHE DECISION TO DELEGATION
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: March 10, 2004LARSON AND SIMMONS ASK ARMY SECRETARY TO EXPLAIN COMANCHE DECISION TO DELEGATION
WASHINGTON, D.C.- U.S. Reps. John B. Larson (CT-1) and Rob Simmons (CT-2) today sent the following letter to Acting Army Secretary Les Brownlee requesting that he meet with members of the state's Congressional Delegation to discuss and explain the Army's decision to cancel the Comanche helicopter program. Both lawmakers serve on the House Armed Services Committee.
The text of the letter is as following:
March 10, 2004
The Honorable Les Brownlee
Acting Secretary
United States Army
Room 3E700 The Pentagon
Washington, DC 20301Dear Secretary Brownlee:
As members of the House Armed Services Committee, we are writing today on behalf of the entire Connecticut delegation to request a meeting seeking to learn more about the Army's decision to cancel the Comanche helicopter program.
We are very concerned by the sudden termination and subsequent press reports about the future of Army aviation. For years, the Comanche program was touted by our delegation and the Army as an essential part of the future of Army aviation. We have several questions and concerns about the Army's decision and future plans.
As you may know, much of the work generated by the Comanche program was taking place in our home state of Connecticut. We are faced with hundreds of dedicated aviation employees who rightfully demand more answers to the sudden cancellation of their program. We look forward to meeting with you at your earliest convenience.
All the best,
S/ Rob Simmons
Member of Congress
Second District, ConnecticutS/ John B. Larson
Member of Congress
First District, Connecticut###