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John McCain: It's hard for me, when a aircraft carrier, the USS Gerald R. Ford, is $2 billion over the estimated cost, and no end in…

On the recordJanuary 30, 2013
It's hard for me, when a aircraft carrier, the USS Gerald R. Ford, is $2 billion over the estimated cost, and no end in sight.
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John McCain
Republican · Arizona

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McCain criticizes cost overruns on military projects, highlighting the USS Gerald R. Ford's budget issues.

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