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Shaun Donovan: I would never believe that the private sector, left to its own devices, is the best possible solution. I am in…

On the recordJune 10, 2014
I would never believe that the private sector, left to its own devices, is the best possible solution. I am in Government because of the role of Government in setting rules and working in partnership with the private sector.
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Shaun Donovan

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Donovan emphasizes the importance of government in collaboration with the private sector.

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