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John Cornyn: “Based on current and projected threats, I believe it is critical that we transition to a fifth generation capability…”

On the recordFebruary 14, 2011
Based on current and projected threats, I believe it is critical that we transition to a fifth generation capability across the Services while maintaining sufficient legacy inventory capacity to prevail in current and near-term conflicts.
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John Cornyn
Republican · Texas

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Cornyn emphasizes the need for advanced military capabilities to address future threats.

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