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John McCain: Without the most capable aircraft at close air support, which are the A-10s and the AC-130s.

On the recordMarch 30, 2011
Without the most capable aircraft at close air support, which are the A-10s and the AC-130s.
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John McCain
Republican · Arizona

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Senator McCain highlights the limitations of current aircraft for close air support.

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