Robert L. Ehrlich, Jr. press release, July 28, 1995

NEWS FROM Robert L. Ehrlich, Jr. Second Congressional District of Maryland 1407 York Road, Suite 304 Lutherville, Maryland 2 1 093 315 Cannon House Office Building Washington, D.C. 20515 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Richard Cross July 28, 1995 202-225-3061 EHRLICH ENLISTS SPEAKER’S HELP IN PRESERVING BALTIMORE’S HOME PORT STATUS At the request of Congressman Robert L. Ehrlich, Jr., House Speaker Newt Gingrich has requested that Defense Secretary William Perry “reconsider” the proposed shift in policy which would result in the Port of Baltimore losing its status as a naval “Home Port Area.” In a letter sent to Secretary Perry, Speaker Gingrich stated that “retaining the Port of Baltimore within the Home Port Area is a sound policy that is good for the Navy and good for America.” “I am pleased the Speaker heeded my request to intervene in this matter,” Congressman Ehrlich stated. “Speaker Gingrich recognizes that the Port of Baltimore’s experienced work force and superior repair and construction facilities are an asset to the United States Navy. By ending Baltimore’s home port status, the Navy would cripple the competitive bidding process within the region— thereby harming its own economic well-being in the long run.” A copy of the letter is attached. C