Elizabeth Warren: “When Tinker Air Force Base needed to replace a pressure door…”

“I agree with you on this. When DoD secures repair rights, that increases our battlefield readiness and it lowers costs. When Tinker Air Force Base needed to replace a pressure door handle for the C5 transport aircraft, the Air Force manufactured the part itself and saved 95% of the cost. because it wasn't tripped up by contractor restrictions. So, Mr. Secretary, do you agree that this type of major cost savings makes right to repair a strategic priority for the Air Force and for its budget?” (01:15–01:32)

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