On the recordApril 1, 2014
Certainly, I think many of us on the subcommittee share the views that have been expressed by Senator McCain about the difficulties in reaching combat readiness for this aircraft.
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congress.govCertainly, I think many of us on the subcommittee share the views that have been expressed by Senator McCain about the difficulties in reaching combat readiness for this aircraft.
Blumenthal acknowledges concerns about the F-35's combat readiness shared by McCain.
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