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Tom Cotton: At the very moment when the dangers to our country are increasing, the Air Force's capacity, readiness, and capabilities…

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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