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On the recordNovember 14, 2023
Mr. Chairman, Representative Jacobs, the fact is that our current system has deteriorated and aged to the point that we wouldn't be confident in the deterrent value of it on out into the future.
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Jon Kyl
Republican · Arizona

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Kyl discusses the aging state of the current military system and its deterrent value.

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