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Patrick Leahy: “Given the importance of the capability to deter, detect, and destroy airborne threats to the United States, it is…”

On the recordMarch 17, 2009
Given the importance of the capability to deter, detect, and destroy airborne threats to the United States, it is important that the Air Force address current and future requirements of the ASA mission to ensure its long-term sustainability.
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Patrick Leahy
Democratic · Vermont

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Leahy emphasizes the need for the Air Force to prioritize air sovereignty alert capabilities.

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