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Tom Harkin: “The basic answer to that is, yes--depending on the mission, of course. Now, if a general or a four-star wanted to fly…”

On the recordJune 8, 1999
The basic answer to that is, yes--depending on the mission, of course. Now, if a general or a four-star wanted to fly from here nonstop to Europe, they couldn't take this airplane which only has about a 2,000-mile leg. However, I might add, it could fly to Reykjavik and refuel. It can fly to Shannon and refuel. It will take an hour and a half or more; you have to land, refuel, and get out of there. But it is perfectly capable of doing that. A lot of businesses fly these overseas all the time. You just have to stop and refuel in one place, that is all. It even has a bathroom on board.
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Tom Harkin
Democratic · Iowa
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Discussing the capabilities of a specific military aircraft during a Senate floor debate.

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