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Michael D. Griffin: the recognition of the erosion of U.S. technological superiority, which was once unquestioned in the world, is what led…

On the recordApril 17, 2018
the recognition of the erosion of U.S. technological superiority, which was once unquestioned in the world, is what led the Congress to establish the position that I now hold, the Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering.
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Michael D. Griffin
Wisconsin

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Griffin explains the need for his position due to declining U.S. technological superiority.

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