There's an article on Reuters which exemplifies Orban's dedication to this entire situation and the efficiency undertook to build the fence on the border between Hungary and Serbia in such a short period of time. Utilizing military, prisoners and the unemployed.
http://www.reuters.com/article/2015/09/2...FW20150923
http://www.reuters.com/article/2015/09/2...FW20150923
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The government says putting the military in charge was the only way to build the fence quickly, exempting the state from cumbersome procurement laws.
Some who worked on the project say there are other benefits: details can be kept secret, and the army itself has learned from the work.
"It’s not just cheaper and quicker, it’s also more discreet," said an engineer working on the Croatian border, who asked not be identified because he was not authorized to speak to the media.
"Soldiers don’t talk, prisoners can’t talk and public works employees know it’s not in their best interest to talk.
"Politics aside, this is the best logistical exercise the army had in years," he added.