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John McCain: It is simply not affordable for us to continue business as usual the way we acquire weapons today.

On the recordFebruary 14, 2011
It is simply not affordable for us to continue business as usual the way we acquire weapons today.
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John McCain
Republican · Arizona

Editor's note · Context

McCain criticizes the rising costs of weapon systems and calls for fundamental changes in acquisition.

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