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On the recordMay 9, 2002
Just to conclude, Mr. Chairman, this is a three-sentence amendment. When it takes a colloquy to explain what a three-sentence amendment means, we know we are in trouble. This amendment, as it is written, would freeze our present programs with respect to testing missile defense. Please vote ``no'' on this amendment.
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Andrew P. Hunter
Illinois

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Opposing an amendment related to missile defense testing during a committee discussion.

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