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Hilda L. Solis: The whole irony is that we are going to be charged with building up our defense, and where do we get the steel?

On the recordDecember 5, 2001
The whole irony is that we are going to be charged with building up our defense, and where do we get the steel?
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Hilda L. Solis
California

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Discussing defense spending and steel sourcing in relation to fast track legislation.

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