`` This is not just about 2,200 jobs , although with the economy as it is , and all these job losses , it 's kind of preposterous to think that this administration would close ( them ) down . '' US President Obama faces battle with Congress over new F-22 Raptor . However , Defense Secretary Gates do n't want any more of the $ 350 M fighter jets . Many in Congress see F-22 as way of protecting defense industry jobs . Obama has threatened to introduce legislation ordering more fighter jets .
US President Obama faces battle with Congress over new F-22 Raptor . However , Defense Secretary Gates do n't want any more of the $ 350 M fighter jets . Many in Congress see F-22 as way of protecting defense industry jobs . Obama has threatened to introduce legislation ordering more fighter jets .