John Thune actually said...

Chairman Barrasso, one quick follow-up on that point. And I fully appreciate the fact, Secretary Wakefield, that you followed the protocols and whatever the bidding requirements to award that contract, but, my gosh, there has got to be some recognition of past performance.

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Thune emphasizes the need to recognize past performance in contract awarding.

06/16/2016

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