Kevin Lilly
75:00 - 75:29
"I believe that we have conducted ourselves legally. I believe that the contracts have been done, and I know that the contracts have been done by warranted contracting officers who are licensed by the federal government, that are career professionals, that are excellent at their job. And I believe that everything that has happened with this project, as well as all construction projects the National Park Service are done in compliance with the law."
“I believe that we have conducted ourselves legally. I believe that the contracts have been done, and I know that the contracts have been done by warranted contracting officers who are licensed by the federal government, that are career professionals, that are excellent at their job. And I believe that everything that has happened with this project, as well as all construction projects the National Park Service are done in compliance with the law.”
- Speaker
- Kevin Lilly
- Timestamp
- 75:00 – 75:29
- Community
- Alaska News
- Captured at
- June 24, 2026
From the transcript
I believe that we have conducted ourselves legally. I believe that the contracts have been done, and I know that the contracts have been done by warranted contracting officers who are licensed by the federal government, that are career professionals, that are excellent at their job. And I believe that everything that has happened with this project, as well as all construction projects the National Park Service are done in compliance with the law. Well, I guess as further examination continues, we will find out. Thank you.
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