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John McCain: The non-availability of these force enablers has become our most vexing issue in the operational environment.

On the recordFebruary 1, 2010
The non-availability of these force enablers has become our most vexing issue in the operational environment.
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John McCain
Republican · Arizona

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McCain highlights the critical issue of lacking support forces for operations.

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