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Leon Panetta: “The F-35 represents that fifth generation fighter. We're committed to it. We just want to make sure it's done right.”

On the recordFebruary 13, 2012
The F-35 represents that fifth generation fighter. We're committed to it. We just want to make sure it's done right.
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Leon Panetta
Democratic · California

Editor's note · Context

Panetta emphasizes the importance of the F-35 fighter program.

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