Congressman Neugebauer Speech on House Floor for an Amendment to stop B1s from being retired in 2012
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Uploaded by RandyNeugebauer on Jul 11, 2011
I am grateful for the support of my House colleagues in approving this amendment, especially Reps. Thornberry, Conaway and Noem. Congresswoman Noem and I have been able to attract substantial support for this amendment because we have a very strong policy argument behind it. Currently, two-thirds of the bomber fleet is under review because of the new START Treaty limitations on nuclear delivery vehicles. At this time, we do not know what those cuts will look like, and there is no way to predict their impact on the capabilities of the overall bomber fleet. With just 162 aircraft, the bombers are a mere 3 percent of the Air Force's manned aircraft fleet. After seeing the retirement of over 700 bombers during the last several decades, it is in the best interests of our national security to make the right decisions with this scarce asset.
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I'm not sure Congressman Neugebauer realizes it but he has actually hindered the B-1 bomber fleet with this amendment. Without the funds gained by retiring the 6 aircraft, USAF cannot pay for sustainment of the fleet.
Maj. General John Hesterman recently addressed this: "These modifications are essential to correct safety-of-flight discrepancies and without which the B-1 fleet system will begin to experience grounding issues which will severely undermine its deterrence and power projection..."
kevincw01 3 months ago