John McCain actually said...

Secretary Gates, during the hearing, you explained that, at this moment, the program is holding schedule in terms of the expected initial operating capability (IOC) dates for all the variant aircraft except that fewer quantities may be delivered.

Context

McCain addresses Gates about the program's schedule and expected delivery quantities for aircraft.

02/01/2010

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