John McCain actually said...

the fiscal year 2012 budget proposes to buy three less launch vehicles over the next 5 years yet will cost $3.4 billion more than what was planned in the fiscal year 2011 budget.

Context

McCain highlights budget increases despite fewer launch vehicles in the Air Force's fiscal year 2012 budget.

02/16/2011

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