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On the recordMarch 5, 2014
We, I believe, are making a grave mistake in divesting ourselves of the A-10, when it is performing so magnificently and there is no other airframe that can do the job it has done.
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Jim Langevin
Democratic · Rhode Island

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Langevin argues against retiring the A-10 due to its unique capabilities.

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