John McCain actually said...

I challenge you to find an Army or Marine Corps commander who has functioned in the field and needed CAS that would feel comfortable with the B-1 replacing the A-10.

Context

McCain questions the effectiveness of the B-1 as a replacement for the A-10 in close air support.

05/05/2014

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