08/01/2012
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"We enjoy air superiority today against the North Korean Air Force with our F-22s, F-16s, F-15s and F/A-18s."
"But while that is a reality, we also need to be prepared for a more immediate concern, which is the spread of advanced Russian and Chinese weapon systems into the wars we are already fighting."
"The Pacific theater requires fifth generation fighters equipped with the payload and range that provides the air superiority necessary to win decisively against threats such as the MiG-29s."
"They are a tremendous credit to our country and to the Army."