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On the recordFebruary 13, 2012
Secretary Panetta, since the U.S. Government has signaled its intent to delink tangible progress on the construction of a replacement facility for Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Futenma on Okinawa from other actions to relocate marines from bases in the southern part of Okinawa, what is DOD's plan for the future of the MCAS Futenma?
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John McCain
Republican · Arizona

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McCain inquires about the future of MCAS Futenma amid relocation plans.

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