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Howard P. McKeon: I do not believe 1350 total Air Force aircraft--bombers, fighters, airlift, search and rescue, rotorcraft, and…

On the recordFebruary 27, 2012
I do not believe 1350 total Air Force aircraft--bombers, fighters, airlift, search and rescue, rotorcraft, and trainers--is in the national security interests of this country.
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Howard P. McKeon
California

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McKeon expresses concern over proposed military budget cuts affecting Air Force capabilities.

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