Exit Interview: Outgoing Blackwater Chief on Why He Owes No Apologies
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After 11 years at the helm of the controversial military company he founded, Erik Prince is stepping down. In an interview with The Daily Beast, he talks about why he's proud of Blackwater's work, the future of the company, and whether he expects the Obama administration to keep his firm on the payroll.
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