Palmer Condemns Biden Decision to Keep Space Command in Colorado

For Immediate Release

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Washington, D.C. – Following the announcement that the Biden administration is choosing to keep Space Command in Colorado instead of moving it to Alabama, Rep. Gary Palmer (AL-06) released the following statement:

“This decision made by the Biden Administration is unacceptable,” said Rep. Palmer. “When making decisions, the administration has continuously put politics over what is best for the nation. The Department of Defense determined that Huntsville, Alabama, was the best location for Space Command long ago. Instead, they are picking Colorado, the fifth best option by their very own report. Not only is this decision another broken promise and the result of political gamesmanship, but it jeopardizes our nation’s national security and sets a dangerous precedent for future decisions made solely based on political preference.”

Rep. Palmer continued, “This fight is not over. Space Command belongs in the location best suited to host it, the Rocket City.”