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On the recordFebruary 14, 2011
Dr. Carter, recognizing that over 70 percent of weapons systems costs are borne in the sustainment vice the initial purchase, you have spurred the Services to focus their efforts at savings there.
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John Cornyn
Republican · Texas

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Senator Cornyn emphasizes the importance of cost savings in weapon system sustainment.

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