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Roger Wicker: “Well, if implemented this move would leave Keesler without a flying mission, and the taxpayers have expended…”

On the recordFebruary 13, 2012
Well, if implemented this move would leave Keesler without a flying mission, and the taxpayers have expended considerable dollars for the C-130Js, and I'm very concerned about this proposal.
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Roger Wicker
Republican · Mississippi

Editor's note · Context

Wicker expresses concern over the potential loss of flying mission at Keesler due to aircraft relocation.

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