Ted Cruz: “During the first Trump administration, you [Mr. Kratios]…”

“I'm familiar with how the agency operates and I believe that I can do a very great job in driving these initiatives across government. Now, as Chief Technology Officer During the first Trump administration, you [Mr. Kratios] played a key role in freeing up a significant amount of federal spectrum for 5G through the ambit process. Do you expect that this administration will again push for freeing up spectrum for commercial use? I think it's critically important to always be looking at ways that we can better utilize the spectrum that is currently being occupied by various government agencies.” (00:09–01:30)

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