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William Tauzin: I am confused. I just heard from the chairman of the committee that this was like that meal on the British airlines, he…

On the recordMay 6, 1998
I am confused. I just heard from the chairman of the committee that this was like that meal on the British airlines, he either had to eat or not eat; there was no other option. Is my colleague telling me that the people who signed these contracts had other options to sign with PanAmSat and turned them down?
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William Tauzin
Republican · Louisiana

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Questioning the options available to contractors during a discussion on telecommunications.

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