01/18/2021
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"What authorities prohibit DOD from permitting the continued use of limited government equipment deemed essential to the F-136 Fighter Engine Team self-funding proposal?"
"This has been increasingly clear in the post Cold War environment, all elements of our national power must be used to provide for our security and build effective allies."
"Do you think ratification of these three agreements would be positive for our national security interests?"
"I just think we have to go to competition wherever possible, get the costs down, and be sure that it's open and fair."