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John McCain: Clearly, the endless cycle of runaway costs, prolonged delivery schedules, and poor performance in the acquisition of…

On the recordMarch 2, 2009
Clearly, the endless cycle of runaway costs, prolonged delivery schedules, and poor performance in the acquisition of major weapons has, in my view, us mired in a form of unilateral disarmament.
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John McCain
Republican · Arizona

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Critiques the defense acquisition process and its impact on military readiness.

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