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War ii -- he asked the folks in the audience and family members as well to stand up. those that couldn't stand to wave their hand. 400,000 in this country lost their lives in world war ii. astonishing. >> that's i a staggering number. on the wall behind me are names of 58,300 people who in the space of about nine years lost their lives in vietnam. it's an awesome responsibility to make a decision like that. that's one of the reasons why people who are at the top of the food chain have to be extremely cognizant of the cost of engaging in any conflict. most important have to be extremely skilled...

In service since 1991 when it took off from barcelona. airbus says it had approximately 58,300 flight hours and some 46,700 flights. >> this plane was 24 years old but it was being maintained on a very strict schedule even an enhanced schedule for older planes -- >> reporter: three months ago, it was a similar story with asia flight 8501. that plane was just six years old and had logged about 23,000 hours in the air. shortly after taking off from indonesia, the pilot asked air traffic control if he could ascend to 38,000 feet. that request was denied. the a320 is certified to fly up to 39,000 ...

Off from barcelona. airbus said it had 58,300 flight hours in some 46700,700 flights. the jet climbed to 38,000 feet and dissended until its signal was lost at about 6800 feet. no distress call was ever heard. >> this plane was 24 years old. it was being maintained on a very strict schedule even an enhanced schedule for older planes. >> reporter: three months ago it was a similar story with air asia flight 8501. that plane was just six years old and logged about 23,000 hours in the air. shortly after taking off from indonesia the pilot asked air traffic control if he could ascend to 38,000 fee...