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While the vote to not buy more unnecessary F-22s was bipartisan, one of those who voted to buy more was Sen. Robert C. Byrd.
The F-22 program employs about 100 people in West Virginia and word is he also wanted to support Sen. Chris Dodd (D-Conn.), another strong supporter of the F-22 air superiority fighter.
I can understand the desire to keep the aeronautics industry strong and employed, but it certainly seems as if the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter will provide us with air superiority for decades in a much more versatile craft. As a platform aircraft for the Air Force, Navy and Marines, the F-35 will be easier to maintain and service over the life of the aircraft.
Even though much is being made of Senator Byrd's return, the reality was he remained in control throughout his illness, providing the direction to his veteran staff, who are more than capable of handling the day-to-day constituent issues.
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