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John Cornyn: Mr. Kendall, are you aware that in 2009 the Navy legally purchased four of these same dual-use Mi-17 helicopters through…

On the recordFebruary 8, 2012
Mr. Kendall, are you aware that in 2009 the Navy legally purchased four of these same dual-use Mi-17 helicopters through a private U.S. broker after an open and competitive selection process?
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John Cornyn
Republican · Texas

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Cornyn questions the legality of a past Navy helicopter purchase.

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