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Mike Quigley: The NNSA has a tough enough job as it is developing nuclear weapons and handling and restoring the weapons that we…

On the recordJuly 9, 2014
The NNSA has a tough enough job as it is developing nuclear weapons and handling and restoring the weapons that we already have. We have to make choices here. This is a weapon that won't be needed until 2030, if it is needed at all. They don't need additional money beyond that which is requested. I urge a ``yes'' vote, and I yield back the balance of my time. The Acting CHAIR. The question is on the amendment offered by the gentleman from Illinois (Mr. Quigley). The question was taken; and the Acting Chair announced that the noes appeared to have it.
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Mike Quigley
Democratic · Illinois
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Jul 9, 2014

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