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On the recordMarch 5, 2018
I hate to put you on the spot, but ideally how many more of the CH-53K's would you like to see funded in fiscal year 2019?
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Richard Blumenthal
Democratic · Connecticut

Editor's note · Context

Blumenthal inquires about funding for additional helicopters in the upcoming fiscal year.

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