09/21/2011
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"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."
"I personally believe that, you know, in an era like this where we are experiencing rapid change in the military balance, that we really do need to be investing in advanced capabilities."
"I thank you for the attention you are paying to that, Admiral. Great job."
"there very likely will be a growing gap between our interests and our ability to defend them as time goes on in the Asia-Pacific."