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On the recordMarch 21, 2017
At the very moment when the dangers to our country are increasing, the Air Force's capacity, readiness, and capabilities are decreasing.
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Tom Cotton
Republican · Arkansas

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Highlighting the decline in Air Force capabilities amid rising national security threats.

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