Richard Blumenthal actually said...

So, that would mean that they should have access to the spectrum.

Blumenthal emphasizes the need for access to spectrum for competition.

06/17/2013

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Overall, I see the funding request for fiscal year 2013 for JIEDDO has been decreased by $540 million.

I would hope that we could pursue the possibility of using American helicopters, rather than the Mi-17.

Is there any possibility that this funding could be restored?

I'm concerned, and my guess is you share that concern, about the reduction from 72 to 59 in fiscal year 2012 going to 2013.