Thad Cochran actually said...

Given the threats we will face in the future, the F-35B is clearly the aircraft of choice to meet our operating requirements.

Emphasizes the importance of the F-35B for future military needs.

03/15/2011

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That's good. Well, we wish you well, and we want to be sure that the bill that we recommend provides the funds that are needed to meet those...

How many total personnel will be needed to meet the shortfall of helicopter personnel?

I wonder whether consideration can now be given to modifying an existing platform to provide these capabilities?

The submission to the committee contemplates what is called a surge of civilian experts.