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On the recordMarch 17, 2009
I have concerns with this acquisition method because it clearly would not reach everyone's stated objective, that is, that the Air Force procures the best tanker for our warfighters.
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Richard Shelby
Republican · Alabama

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Senator Shelby expresses concerns about a low-cost acquisition approach.

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