61.   But under Turkish pressure, the base was closed by Syrian and Lebanese army troops last year.

62.   Commissioner Al Cornella voted to close the base, but the rest of the panel opted to keep it in Puerto Rico rather than move its operations to Florida.

63.   For starters, Congress should close bases to help out.

64.   He also has promised to consider closing more bases.

65.   More than ever before, local residents want the bases closed, but Washington and Tokyo want to uphold their security alliance.

66.   Now, the U.S. military plans to close the base as part of its downsizing in Germany.

67.   She added Okinawans will continue blaming Americans until the bases are closed.

68.   Some legislators have demanded the U.S. bases be closed.

69.   Still, in the hearts and wallets of most locals, the base is closed.

70.   The government closed the base earlier this month, the ITAR-Tass news agency said.