03/16/2009
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"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."
"This is not going to go away, and I just feel it's just so sad that we're in this."
"I've come to understand and feel more strongly about the concern Senator McCain has about setting an absolute date for beginning to leave in 2011."