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John McCain: I'm very pleased to join Chairman Levin on this effort. But I also think that unfortunately, as you say, there are some…

On the recordJanuary 14, 2009
I'm very pleased to join Chairman Levin on this effort. But I also think that unfortunately, as you say, there are some, as I mentioned in my opening comments, such as FCS, JSF, and others that are already huge, big ticket items. I just don't see the funding being there to continue these programs that have already been initiated.
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John McCain
Republican · Arizona

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McCain expresses concern over funding for large military programs.

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