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On the recordJanuary 15, 2014
I want you to be able to look us in the eye on this committee, General, and assure us that not $1 of MILCON is going to be needed to accomplish this move.
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Roger Wicker
Republican · Mississippi

Editor's note · Context

Wicker demands assurance that no military construction costs will arise from the aircraft move.

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