On the recordMay 3, 2011
The objective is not to spend all that money; that is not the objective. The objective is to get the capability for the Nation.
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congress.govThe objective is not to spend all that money; that is not the objective. The objective is to get the capability for the Nation.
Alexander emphasizes the importance of capability over expenditure in government projects.
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