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Henry Cuellar: You know the old saying, the private sector can do it better, faster, more cost effective than the government can, but…

On the recordFebruary 27, 2023
You know the old saying, the private sector can do it better, faster, more cost effective than the government can, but there is many of times where it doesn't fall that way.
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Henry Cuellar
Democratic · Texas

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Cuellar emphasizes the mixed effectiveness of the private sector compared to government in construction.

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