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Secretary of the Army Esper confirmation hearing for Secretary of Defense
Opinion / Acquisition, Reform

Bad Idea: Excluding Qualified Leaders from Pentagon Service Because of Defense Industry Experience

The Pentagon needs strong leadership. Qualified candidates should not be excluded for their defense industry ties — especially as history has shown these individuals lead with integrity and skill.

December 1, 2020 — Thomas Spoehr
Center for Strategic and International Studies

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