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On the recordApril 18, 2023
The seven operational imperatives that you and the Chiefs have established for the Air Force and Space Force provide a useful framework for our analysis this morning.
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Susan Collins
Republican · Maine
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Collins acknowledges the framework set by Secretary Kendall for analyzing the budget.

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