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John McCain: Sort of makes it hard to understand why Secretary Hagel would assess at 32 when the original plans, as presented to…

On the recordJanuary 15, 2014
Sort of makes it hard to understand why Secretary Hagel would assess at 32 when the original plans, as presented to Congress for their approval, was 52 ships.
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John McCain
Republican · Arizona

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McCain questions the reduction of LCS ships from 52 to 32.

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