Joe Manchin said "Why would they plan to retire aircraft in high demand without planning to replace them? I think that is about as straightforward as I can make it." @ PoliticalQuotes.com

On the recordMarch 7, 2016

Why would they plan to retire aircraft in high demand without planning to replace them? I think that is about as straightforward as I can make it.

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Manchin questions the Air Force's decision to retire needed aircraft without replacements.

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