04/23/2012
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"Secretary Gates, can you assure us there will not be a break in production for the GBI until DOD determines how many GBIs are needed for testing and stockpile reliability over the life of the system, ..."
"Secretary Gates, I understand that many factors in the previous RFP that favored a larger, more capable aircraft have been removed from the RFP and many factors that favor a smaller, less capable airc..."
"I just hope that as we discuss it you'll recognize first that Congress has made the decision, it's not yours to make."
"every American is entitled to fairness and justice as we deliberate these issues."