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Duncan Hunter: “Wars don't come on our acquisition timelines. Wars don't match our 12-year outlook. Wars happen when they happen, and…”

On the recordJune 13, 2016
Wars don't come on our acquisition timelines. Wars don't match our 12-year outlook. Wars happen when they happen, and right now we're not prepared for one.
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Duncan Hunter
Republican · California

Editor's note · Context

Hunter emphasizes the urgency of military preparedness beyond standard acquisition timelines.

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