03/06/2023
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"How many F-35s would you ideally procure to meet our defense needs?"
"This program is critical. It is lifesaving. It is essential to readiness."
"If there is any slippage, will you commit to reporting to this committee as soon as there is any indication--I mean, any indication--that that schedule may at all be delayed again?"
"I do not want to put you on the spot now, but in terms of our allies, if you could provide some numbers as to how they are seeing the same kind of challenges, that would be very helpful."