I think there have been a number of weapons systems that Secretary Gates, for example, has been on something of a crusade to try to say no longer meets the rigorous tests of being cost-effective.
Ron Wyden: “I think there have been a number of weapons systems that Secretary Gates, for example, has been on something of a…”
On the recordJanuary 27, 2010
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Ron Wyden comments on the need for budget discussions regarding military spending.
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