Robert Gates actually said...

we have reached a critical point in this debate where spending more money on a second engine for the [F-35 Joint Strike Fighter (JSF)] is unnecessary, wasteful, and simply diverts precious modernization funds from other more pressing priorities.

Context

Gates argues against funding a second engine for the F-35, deeming it wasteful.

02/01/2010

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