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Lockheed Martin CEO praises Trump for ‘excellent questions’ on F-35

By Jacqueline Klimas
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Lockheed Martin CEO praises Trump for ‘excellent questions’ on F-35

Lockheed Martin’s CEO said President Trump “asks excellent questions” about reducing costs of the F-35 joint strike fighter in a call Tuesday heralding the company’s successful 2016.

Marillyn Hewson, who has met with Trump to discuss the F-35 costs, said the new president just wants to make sure the American taxpayer is getting the best deal, but isn’t seeking to go after Lockheed’s profit margins.

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