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Angus King: “I believe that we need to move toward competition as rapidly and efficiently as possible just from the common sense…”

On the recordJuly 15, 2014
I believe that we need to move toward competition as rapidly and efficiently as possible just from the common sense competition is better than monopoly approach.
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Angus King
Independent · Maine

Editor's note · Context

King emphasizes the importance of competition over monopoly in defense procurement.

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