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Lynn C. Woolsey: “the House approved a war on Iraq because proponents said they were building weapons of mass destruction. Now this same…”

On the recordMay 21, 2003
the House approved a war on Iraq because proponents said they were building weapons of mass destruction. Now this same House is on the verge of approving money for the United States to forward new nuclear weapons. How can we look ourselves in the mirror? America should have more honor than that. Simply put, nuclear weapons do not mean greater security, and smaller nuclear weapons do not mean guaranteed safety. These are the delusions that will ultimately lead our country and our world into nuclear destruction. These are the ultimate weapons of mass destruction. The Cold War is over, but the world still balances on the edge of an atomic cliff. Vote for the Tauscher amendment. Make sure we do not fall over the edge.
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Lynn C. Woolsey
California
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Addressing the approval of funding for new nuclear weapons in the House.

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