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On the recordApril 17, 2018
I think that the current requirements process is not designed for new ideas or new weapons systems.
Said by
Martin Heinrich
Democratic · New Mexico

Editor's note · Context

Heinrich critiques the current military requirements process for hindering innovation.

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