Joe Cunningham: “Let me even add to that point. When I worked in the Pentagon, the Navy never ordered A-6's. They prayed that Congress…”

“Let me even add to that point. When I worked in the Pentagon, the Navy never ordered A-6's. They prayed that Congress would add them just to keep the line on so we could perpetuate it. Members can talk to General Fogleman or the Air Force generals, they pray that we will add this. Yes, there are budgetary constraints. They asked for the B-2 in the first place because it had a mission. With the White House and other constraints cutting defense, there are limited dollars. But they want the B-2 for the mission because they know it is applicable and it is going to save pilots' lives.”