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On the recordFebruary 8, 2012
It strikes me, Mr. Kendall, as strange that the Russians can build a helicopter that meets Afghan requirements but U.S. manufacturers cannot.
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John Cornyn
Republican · Texas

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Cornyn questions U.S. manufacturers' ability to meet Afghan helicopter needs compared to Russian capabilities.

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