The tanker is arguably the critical lynchpin of America's strategic doctrine of global reach and rapid response. It was a colossal mistake to ever open bidding to any other than an American prime contractor.
I regret EADS was dragged into the process. I have no problem with EU, China, or anyone else limiting their sourcing of such systems to their own industrial base; it's only logical.
For the record, I point out again that both Boeing and EADS had their awards overturned over the ten years this acquisition has meandered along, lest anyone be unaware of that fact.