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On the recordJuly 24, 2011
We do not give people contracts. What we do do is fight for the opportunity for them to go after the contracts based on their know-how, their ability, and the value that they offer to the United States Government.
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Ben Cardin
Democratic · Maryland

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Cardin emphasizes the importance of merit-based opportunities for contracts.

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