On the recordAugust 19, 2009
I urge the Congress to support the ground-based missile defense system in Alaska and reconsider the proposal to scale back the placement of interceptors at Fort Greely.
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congress.govI urge the Congress to support the ground-based missile defense system in Alaska and reconsider the proposal to scale back the placement of interceptors at Fort Greely.
Calling for Congressional support for missile defense systems in Alaska for national security.
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