By Emelie Rutherford Defense Secretary Robert Gates in a new letter defends the Pentagon's decision to spend only a portion of the monies available for parts for future F-22 Raptor jets before next week's change in presidential administrations, arguing his department did not ignore Congress' intent. "The Department of Defense has taken actions consistent with congressional direction, limiting the obligation of tax dollars to avoid excessive sunk costs while funding the activities and materials that are essential to preserving F-22…
Gates Defends Deferring F-22 Decision, Says Delay Won’t Add Costs
SHARE:
