Ross worked tirelessly on behalf of Red River Army Depot with Arkansas Senators Blanche Lincoln and Mark Pryor, Texas Senators Kay Bailey Hutchinson and John Cornyn, and U.S. Congressman Ralph Hall (R-TX).  The two state, bipartisan Congressional delegations met with BRAC Commission Chairman Anthony Principi and Commissioner Jim Hansen in Washington, D.C., testified at the Regional Hearing in San Antonio, and personally toured Red River Army Depot.  Subsequent to an invitation from Ross, Chairman Principi and Commissioner James Bilbray personally toured Red River Army Depot and Chairman Principi attended the Regional BRAC Hearing in San Antonio.  

"Today's unanimous decision by the members of the BRAC Commission panel sends a clear message that the military value of Red River Army Depot is unquestionable.   This vote secures a bright future for Red River Army Depot and is a true testament to the quality of the work performed at Red River Army Depot and the working families who go above and beyond the call of duty day after day to make the equipment that protects our men and women in uniform.   It is a reflection of the dedication and support of the Texarkana community, who showed up by the thousands to welcome the BRAC Commissioners to Texarkana and who made the trip to San Antonio to demonstrate their support at the regional hearing.  I am grateful that Chairman Principi and the BRAC Commissioners have unanimously agreed that the military value of Red River Army Depot is of vital importance in keeping our warfighters safe." 

Ross cautioned that President Bush now has the authority to either accept or reject the BRAC Commissioners Report and the Report could then be rejected by the United States Congress.