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On the recordMay 17, 2012
My friend, Congressman Franks from Arizona, cited the fact that he believes that this language that I seek to remove from the NDAA actually strengthens the administration's hand. I would submit that what it does is imposes on the administration--insofar as delicate negotiations and diplomacy are being invoked--to try to convince the North Koreans that it's in their best interest to abandon their nuclear aspirations. I yield back the balance of my time. Mr. McKEON. Mr. Chairman, I yield the balance of my time to my friend and colleague, the gentleman from Ohio (Mr. Turner).
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Hank Johnson
Democratic · Georgia

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