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Leon Panetta: “Senator, you've provided tremendous leadership on this issue, and it is of great concern to me personally because it is…”

On the recordFebruary 13, 2012
Senator, you've provided tremendous leadership on this issue, and it is of great concern to me personally because it is an area that has expanded dramatically.
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Leon Panetta
Democratic · California

Editor's note · Context

Panetta acknowledges McCaskill's leadership on contracting issues and expresses concern over its expansion.

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