John McCain actually said...

Your helicopter is now going to cost as much as Air Force One. I don't think that there's any more graphic demonstration of how good ideas have cost taxpayers an enormous amount of money. We have to make some tough decisions. You, Mr. President, have to make some tough decisions about not only what we procure, but how we procure it.

Context

John McCain criticizes the cost of new helicopters and emphasizes the need for tough decisions on government spending.

02/22/2009

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