EADS North America's chief executive Sean O'Keefe makes remarks during the Reuters Aerospace and Defense Summit in Washington December 16, 2009. O'Keefe briefed reporters on his views of the controversial bidding and design of the U.S. Air Force's KC-X tanker program, which is being pursued by EADS with partner Northrop Grumman in competition against Boeing.
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