In government procurement, ensuring the best value for the American taxpayer is important under the best of circumstances, but it is crucial when our Nation is at war and our fellow citizens are serving in harm's way in Iraq, Afghanistan, and in other overseas locations.
Susan Collins: “In government procurement, ensuring the best value for the American taxpayer is important under the best of…”
On the recordJune 9, 2009
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Collins emphasizes the importance of value in government procurement during wartime.
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