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Vic Snyder: Earlier this year, Secretary Gates told the Senate, 'We have not thought holistically or coherently about our use of…

On the recordMarch 31, 2009
Earlier this year, Secretary Gates told the Senate, 'We have not thought holistically or coherently about our use of contractors, particularly when it comes to combat environments.'
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Vic Snyder
Arkansas

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Snyder references Secretary Gates' statement on contractor use in combat.

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