On the recordJanuary 24, 2018
But we do not want to give away something that would do us harm--do harm to national security. Is not that the bottom line?
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congress.govBut we do not want to give away something that would do us harm--do harm to national security. Is not that the bottom line?
Shelby emphasizes the importance of protecting national security while engaging in commerce.
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