10/30/2013
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"the more information I think Members of Congress receive on the implications of this long term to the overall readiness of our forces, I think it, hopefully, will help get people off the sidelines her..."
"Readiness is the ability of a unit to provide its designed operational capabilities within the required timeframe."
"The Air Force is planning to fund weapon system sustainment to 81 percent of the fiscal year 2014 requirement."
"This has always been one of the things I truly enjoy about the Senate Armed Services Committee--the strong bipartisan support and work that we do together."