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On the recordApril 1, 2014
I would say top priority, in coming budgets would be the missile defense, bricks and mortar that we need to make sure we carry out our commitments to build missile defense sites in Poland, and in Japan, and in Turkey, and in Romania to make sure that we fulfill those commitments.
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Mark Kirk
Republican · Illinois

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Senator Kirk emphasizes the importance of missile defense funding and commitments.

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