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Reichert Expresses Opposition to Tanker Decision


Washington, Apr 3, 2008 -

Congressman Dave Reichert (WA-08) today gave the following speech on the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives:

“I rise today to express my strong opposition to the decision made by the Air Force to choose a foreign company for their new refueling tanker.

“The recent Air Force decision to give the KC-X tanker contract to Airbus jeopardizes our national security…”

The video is available at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EYGfXbBtsEM

A constituent survey on the issue is available at Reichert’s website, http://www.house.gov/reichert/airforce_decision.shtml.

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