07/28/2015
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"I have written a bipartisan letter along with a number of my colleagues to the appropriators, asking for an additional $327 million to fully fund the 60 helicopters that are necessary to reach the sta..."
"The shortage of pilots is not just a problem for the United States, but also our allies."
"How are we going to get to 60 F-35As per year when you continue delaying production increases?"
"I'm concerned that we are forced to continue funneling funding into the ailing fleet of Hueys while the Air Force is delaying the procurement of new helicopters."