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On the recordFebruary 10, 2016
As we look at the costs associated with F-35, does it make sense to spend so much money on the F-35 while we currently depend so much more on our special ops forces?
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Joe Manchin
Democratic · West Virginia

Editor's note · Context

Manchin questions the prioritization of F-35 spending over special operations.

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