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On the recordNovember 15, 2010
So, in other words, if you are saying a look at total cost is not just a per transaction cost, but the total benefit to the public, to the national security----
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Chris Coons
Democratic · Delaware

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Coons emphasizes the importance of considering total costs versus benefits for national security.

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