Interceptors lack the range yes but that is precisely why I have called for research on improved models to replace our aging air assets increasing their frames, armaments and range among other things. Regardless, despite my preference of specialized units rather than all-purpose masters of none if you'd like we can comission a committee and based on their findings we can come to an agreement. What say you, senator?
-Sen. Clark Gable
I am certainly amenable to a commission, what form would you propose? Perhaps I could perform a standard war game scenario using interceptors, and you using fighters? However, results would probably be a long time in coming. Perhaps you would be open to a compromise splitting the production budget between the two? As both types of fighters share the same techs this should not harm our research rate and will give us the capabilities of both.
Sen. Beckendorf - While I agree with much of the thought behind your proposal, I find it lacking in several areas:
1) We should fully utilize our production capabilities and natural resources by - for now - obtaining all supplies through trade
2) Upgrades should be postponed until at least one year of research is performed for maximum efficiency. Much of the upgrade cost is in our army units which are currently
below the Great War tech level. Spending money now to upgrade them with 1918 equipment when we will have researched 1934 equipment in six months makes little sense to me.
3) I find the 40% IC budget for the navy quite excessive. Given that our navy is currently the strongest in the world, I would propose allocating only what is necessary to construct one or two carriers and associated
modern light cruisers and Destroyers necessary to support their task groups.
4) I think that devoting 7 leadership to espionage is rather excessive in the long run, perhaps a more subtle number such as 3 could still keep us well informed without draining our research capabilities or provoking mistrust amongst the international community?
5) I would like to remind you that this is a one year budget only and that many of the technologies you propose researching (such as air, naval and industrial) are not feasible for two or three years. For reference see my already proposed bill.
Sen. Danner: Thank you for your continued support!
-Sen. Thomas Rudolf [R-OH]