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William M. ``Mac'' Thornberry: “I would yield myself 30 seconds simply to say I understand the gentleman's argument. I would simply say the Defense…”

On the recordMay 25, 2011
I would yield myself 30 seconds simply to say I understand the gentleman's argument. I would simply say the Defense Science Board has looked at this program, and it comes to a different conclusion. They believe this program has potentially the highest payoff, that it is unique and beyond what is happening in the civilian sector or other defense Departments. And that was February 2011 when the Defense Science Board report came out. Mr. Chairman, I would yield the remaining time to the ranking member, the gentleman from Washington (Mr. Smith).
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May 25, 2011

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