05/17/2011
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"You do concede that the mission of flying in a permissive environment has a vital national security function, do you not?"
"How does it impact overall costs?"
"Some do not believe the F-35B can reach IOC using Block 2B software installed in the aircraft."
"It's the responsibility of us in Congress and on this subcommittee to do what's necessary to enable the Army to maintain its hard-won combat superiority."