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Eleanor Holmes Norton: I don't think you should underestimate people who every day have to deal with the private sector the way you do.

On the recordJuly 14, 2009
I don't think you should underestimate people who every day have to deal with the private sector the way you do.
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Eleanor Holmes Norton
Democratic · District of Columbia

Editor's note · Context

Norton emphasizes the skills of federal employees in negotiating with the private sector.

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