I rated soldiers. In the civilian sector, if you went out and blew almost $1 billion of your company's money, you would be fired.
Tammy Duckworth: “I rated soldiers. In the civilian sector, if you went out and blew almost $1 billion of your company's money, you would…”
On the recordApril 16, 2013
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Duckworth criticizes the lack of accountability for overpayments in government contracts.
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