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On the recordJune 16, 2016
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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John Thune
Republican · South Dakota

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

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