The more slow-moving government will get involved, the more industry will be pulled towards open source where there is no need to get government approval. Sure

The more slow-moving government will get involved, the more industry will be pulled towards open source where there is no need to get government approval. Sure - it won't be easy and will come with other pitfalls, but in some circumstances these may be easier hurdle than waiting months/years for some government to approve your product sale.