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Angus King: “I think the word you used is, it will be catastrophic if we cut off spare parts.”

On the recordJanuary 15, 2014
I think the word you used is, it will be catastrophic if we cut off spare parts.
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Angus King
Independent · Maine

Editor's note · Context

King highlights the critical need for spare parts for the Afghan Air Force.

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