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John McCain: The first lesson is we tend to be overly optimistic when we start programs in terms of how much they are going to cost…

On the recordApril 7, 2014
The first lesson is we tend to be overly optimistic when we start programs in terms of how much they are going to cost, what the real risk is, and how long they are going to take.
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John McCain
Republican · Arizona

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McCain emphasizes the need for realistic budgeting in military programs.

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