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On the recordJune 8, 2009
If the F-35 schedule slips or the rate of production is less than assumed, alternatives for managing the strike fighter shortfall seem limited.
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John Thune
Republican · South Dakota

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Thune discusses concerns about F-35 production affecting strike fighter availability.

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