We are the only country that has this recoupment provision in law, the only country. Our competitors subsidize their military production, their military equipment, which they sell around the world, but they do not have that recoupment provision. As a result, it does give them a distinct advantage. So I think that my colleague's legislation is well founded. I hope my colleague will support it.
Discussing military production and recoupment provisions during a legislative session.
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