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Andrew P. Hunter: “This is an important policy decision that the administration is undertaking right now with respect to theater defense…”

On the recordFebruary 15, 1995
This is an important policy decision that the administration is undertaking right now with respect to theater defense limitations. I think it is an extremely important issue. I would like to get a vote on it because I think it is important to have a sense of the House, regardless of the final outcome of the bill, on this issue. I think it is a very important arms control limitation amendment. And I would like to have a vote.
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Andrew P. Hunter
Illinois

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Discussing the importance of a vote on theater defense limitations and arms control amendments.

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