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On the recordMay 17, 2011
I am concerned that Patriot and IBCS which, as you have said, are critical to our warfighters in performing well, could be used as bill payers for programs that MDA considers a higher priority.
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Richard Shelby
Republican · Alabama
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Shelby expresses concern over potential budget cuts affecting critical defense programs.

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