05/16/2011
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"We need JSF to deal with advanced fighters and surface-to-air missiles worldwide, especially in the stressing electronic warfare environments of the future."
"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."
"When Taiwan is ready to pay cash for American exported military aircraft, why would we deny them that ability?"
"Mr. Panetta, the Senate-passed version of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2010 included an amendment I sponsored that required DOD to report to Congress within 90 days on the st..."