Opening Statement of GAO Managing Associate General Counsel Kenneth Patton testifying on July 22nd, 2025 before the Committee on Oversight & Government Reform regarding how the laws and regulations that govern contracting with the federal government are designed to ensure that federal procurements are conducted fairly.

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