On the recordMarch 8, 2017
The fact is that this budget may, at least as far as readiness is concerned, just stop the bleeding.
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congress.govThe fact is that this budget may, at least as far as readiness is concerned, just stop the bleeding.
McCain emphasizes the budget's inadequacy for addressing modernization needs.
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