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Dirk Kempthorne: “Now, there are what are termed ``declared nuclear states,'' and there are five of those, one of which is China. The…”

On the recordJune 26, 1996
Now, there are what are termed ``declared nuclear states,'' and there are five of those, one of which is China. The Senator has indicated, and I have seen it elsewhere, that China has indicated that it is going to test again. What happens if they test after September 30? What happens if the Kyl-Reid amendment is in effect? What happens if the Kyl-Reid amendment is not in effect?
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Dirk Kempthorne
Idaho

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Discussing the implications of China's potential nuclear tests and the Kyl-Reid amendment.

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