John McCain actually said...

Are you concerned that should the costs of sustainment not be lowered, it may force a reduction in the total number of aircraft the Air Force buys?

McCain expresses concern over potential cuts to aircraft due to sustainment costs.

02/06/2018

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The Department anticipates that many difficult situations will have to be made on major weapon systems.

I will continue to work with the acquisition community and Congress, as appropriate, to improve the way we buy our major systems.

I support U.S. accession to the Law of the Sea Convention.

Some of the defense cuts being discussed would do grave harm to our military and our Nation's security.