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On the recordMarch 1, 2004
I believe it would be folly and far too costly to place too much of an emphasis on missile defense and to unilaterally develop and deploy NMD before we even know what defensive systems are feasible.
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Dianne Feinstein
Democratic · California

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Senator Feinstein expresses concerns about missile defense strategy and costs.

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