By affirming the undersecretary's role as the department cto, we're carrying out the core mission for R and E that Congress assigned in statute. The last defense Bill expanded the CTO's authorities, including the power to direct military departments and other components. to align around clear, innovative outcomes. We will use them to deliver those outcomes with speed and urgency. (11:13–11:20)
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Asserts that the last defense bill expanded the CTO's powers to direct military departments.
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