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On the recordJanuary 14, 2009
The 2006 QDR stated the Department plans to develop a new land base penetrating long-range strike capability that would be fielded by 2018.
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John Thune
Republican · South Dakota

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Thune references the QDR's plans for enhancing U.S. military strike capabilities.

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