04/29/2014
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"In your position this is very important that this not happen again, and we look for areas in the Air Force where you see this problem bubbling up."
"I think of that and I think $1 billion we lost on that, when we have the A-10s that are incredibly important for close air support."
"Why did it happen and how do we prevent it from happening again?"
"In fact, General Odierno has said it's the best close air support platform we have today."