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David Brough, head of Commander Satellite Systems of Mississauga, says that trying to gain financial help from Ottawa is like 'picking up mercury with tweezers'
David Brough, head of Commander Satellite Systems of Mississauga, says that trying to gain financial help from Ottawa is like 'picking up mercury with tweezers'

David Brough, head of Commander Satellite Systems of Mississauga, says that trying to gain financial help from Ottawa is like 'picking up mercury with tweezers'

Date8/1/1984
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  • David Brough, head of Commander Satellite Systems of Mississauga, says that trying to gain financial help from Ottawa is like 'picking up mercury with tweezers'
  • David Brough; head of Commander Satellite Systems of Mississauga; says that trying to gain financial help from Ottawa is like 'picking up mercury with tweezers'
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Original Toronto Star caption: David Brough; head of Commander Satellite Systems of Mississauga; says that trying to gain financial help from Ottawa is like 'picking up mercury with tweezers'
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