04/29/2014
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"A new domestically-produced engine would eliminate our reliance on a foreign-made booster engine."
"General Dunford, you indicated during the July 17, 2014, nomination hearing that we cannot sustain the Afghan Mi-17 fleet without dealing with the Russians."
"If a disruption in the supply of the RD-180 engines occurs and we have to prioritize space launches based on national security, how will this affect civilian and commercial launches?"
"General Shelton, you note that block buy represents a $4.4 billion reduction from baseline in the fiscal year 2012 budget."