John Thune said "The 2006 QDR had suggested, I think, fielding a new bomber by 2018." @ PoliticalQuotes.com

On the recordFebruary 1, 2010

The 2006 QDR had suggested, I think, fielding a new bomber by 2018.

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Republican · South Dakota

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Thune references a previous defense report suggesting a new bomber timeline.

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