Analyze the sentiment of this statement extracted from a financial news article. Provide your answer as either negative, positive, or neutral.
Text: `` EB Tough VoIP was designed to fulfill the communications needs of military units , and we continue to strive towards achieving that goal , '' Mikko Viitaniemi , EB Elektrobit Defense Products , Wireless Solutions senior manager , said in a statement .
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`` EB Tough VoIP was designed to fulfill the communications needs of military units , and we continue to strive towards achieving that goal , '' Mikko Viitaniemi , EB Elektrobit Defense Products , Wireless Solutions senior manager , said in a statement .