On the recordJanuary 23, 2007
I just, until someone at the highest levels of the military embraces the idea that we are now fighting this war with private contractors, in terms of logistic support.
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congress.govI just, until someone at the highest levels of the military embraces the idea that we are now fighting this war with private contractors, in terms of logistic support.
Calling for military recognition of contractor roles in the war.
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I would certainly appreciate your take on how we begin to engrain in our military training for commanders, the responsibility of contractor oversight.
I'm a little concerned that I would know more about it than you would, honestly, since we have more contractors on the ground than we have military.
I'm concerned, first of all, I think, at first blush, it potentially is an Antideficiency Act (ADA) violation.
What can happen on the ground with these security contractors, in terms of undermining our relationship with the Iraqi people.