Chris Deluzio: “Something like a 90% reduction in the prime contractors…”

“I certainly do. Secretary Oskind, I'll ask you a little different question. It's related. You know, I've worried about the consolidation in the defense industrial base. Something like a 90% reduction in the prime contractors since the 90s. How has that overly consolidated, and I think at times inadequate defense industrial base impact our national security? I share your concern.” (03:28–03:32)

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