Adam Smith: “We can do better in terms of understanding how the money is spent…”

On the recordMay 15, 2019

We can do better in terms of understanding how the money is spent, where it goes, and make sure that we are spending that money efficiently.

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Emphasizing the need for better financial accountability in the Pentagon.

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