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Tony Thurmond: I understand the Senator's strong support for our national defense. I also understand that the Senator has offered an…

On the recordJune 25, 1998
I understand the Senator's strong support for our national defense. I also understand that the Senator has offered an amendment to the Fiscal Year 1999 Defense Authorization Act which would require the Department of Energy to follow applicable laws and internal Departmental policies and procedures in selecting a permanent tritium source.
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Tony Thurmond
California

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Discussing an amendment related to the Defense Authorization Act.

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