John McCain actually said...

General McChrystal, on the specific issue of rotary wing assets which seem to be a high demand asset for both U.S. and coalition forces, the Army's OH-58D Kiowa Warriors have only limited lift capability in Afghanistan's thin air.

Context

McCain discusses the limitations of helicopter assets in Afghanistan.

12/01/2009

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