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Connie Mack: We cannot let ambiguity about words hinder the training and readiness of our forces. These emitters should be supported…

On the recordJuly 30, 1998
We cannot let ambiguity about words hinder the training and readiness of our forces. These emitters should be supported at Eglin until we can resolve these issues. I would ask the distinguished chairman of the Senate Appropriations Committee if he can assist us by working on this issue in the appropriations conference if we can find a solution. We will work with the Department of Defense as well as the defense authorizing committees to find a solution which can be accommodated in the defense appropriations conference.
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Connie Mack
Florida

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Discussing support for military training and readiness during appropriations discussions.

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