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On the recordMay 7, 2013
Unfortunately, the budget request before us today falls short of that goal as it continues to finance near-term readiness at the expense of modernization and infrastructure.
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John McCain
Republican · Arizona

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Senator McCain criticizes the budget for prioritizing immediate readiness over long-term modernization.

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